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New Avatar: Fire and Ash Trailer Reveals Ash People Ahead of December Release

The footage spotlights Varang’s fire-forged clan, hinting at escalating conflicts that broaden Pandora’s stakes.

Overview

  • 20th Century Studios released a full trailer that advances key story beats and keeps the film on track for a December 19, 2025 theatrical debut.
  • The preview introduces the Mangkwan, or Ash People, led by Varang, whose volcanic past and disillusionment with Eywa set up an alliance with Quaritch and an intra-Na'vi war.
  • The trailer teases Spider appearing to breathe Pandora’s air without a mask, signaling a potential new vector for human encroachment on the moon.
  • Footage highlights expanded worldbuilding with new biomes and the nomadic Wind Traders, alongside returning characters Jake, Neytiri and their family.
  • Studios underscore the franchise roadmap with Cameron’s team credited on script and story and with Avatar: The Way of Water returning to theaters in 3D on October 3 ahead of planned sequels in 2029 and 2031.