Overview
- Disney scheduled D23 Gold Member advance screenings on December 16–17 in select U.S. cities, with most tickets complimentary and paid options in Orlando and Glendale.
- Avatar: Fire & Ash opens in U.S. theaters on December 19 with an emphasis on IMAX and other premium formats.
- Industry reports place production costs above $400 million, and analysts say the global break‑even likely exceeds $1 billion once marketing is included.
- James Cameron has stated the franchise’s continuation depends on this film’s box‑office performance.
- Early reactions highlighted the film’s visual scale while noting concerns about pacing and familiarity, and marketing confirms a narrative shift toward Lo’ak with new Na’vi factions introduced.