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New 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Trailer Sharpens Story Stakes Ahead of December Release

The footage underscores a morally complex clash that pits Na'vi factions against each other, reviving the human threat.

Overview

  • 20th Century Studios released a full trailer on Sept. 25 for James Cameron’s third Avatar film, which opens in theaters on Dec. 19, 2025.
  • The trailer details the Mangkwan, or Ash People, led by Varang, whose volcanic devastation and unanswered pleas to Eywa drive a hardened worldview centered on fire.
  • Scenes show Varang engaging with Colonel Miles Quaritch and human forces, signaling an alliance that expands the conflict beyond clan tensions.
  • A pivotal reveal shows Spider surviving Pandora’s atmosphere without a mask, hinting at far‑reaching consequences for human–Pandora relations.
  • Marketing ramps up with a one‑week 3D re‑release of The Way of Water starting Oct. 3 as footage teases large‑scale battles across land, sea, and sky.