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Early Reviews Land as “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Nears Dec. 19 Theatrical Debut

Early reception highlights dazzling craft and a franchise-low Rotten Tomatoes score.

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.