Overview
- James Cameron’s third Avatar installment opens in theaters on December 19 with 3D and select high-frame-rate presentations.
- Initial aggregation shows a 71% Rotten Tomatoes score from about 100 reviews, with widespread praise for visuals and recurring critiques of narrative familiarity.
- Reviewers highlight Oona Chaplin’s Varang and the Ash People’s alliance with Col. Miles Quaritch as notable additions to the series’ world-building.
- The film runs roughly 195–197 minutes, making it the longest entry in the franchise.
- Cameron emphasizes actor-driven performance capture, showcased in a new Disney+ behind-the-scenes documentary, and the movie is dedicated to late producer Jon Landau.