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Guillermo Del Toro Hails Avatar Trilogy as “Masterpieces” After Seeing Part 3

Del Toro frames James Cameron’s saga as a rare example of American mythology-building.

Overview

  • The director said he has seen all three Avatar films and called them “absolute masterpieces,” adding that the next chapter will surprise audiences.
  • He compared Cameron’s worldbuilding to George Lucas and L. Frank Baum, citing Avatar as a fully formed modern mythology.
  • Avatar 3 is officially titled Avatar: Fire and Ash and is scheduled to open on December 19, 2025.
  • Studio materials say the film returns to Pandora with Jake Sully and Neytiri encountering the Ash People and a new antagonist, Varang, who aligns with Quaritch.
  • Cameron has begun work on Avatar 4 and 5, which are dated for 2029 and 2031, respectively.