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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Varang on Avatar 3 Poster? Fire and Ash Villain Explained
The Avatar: Fire and Ash teaser poster introduces Varang, an intriguing new character fans are about to meet soon. Oona Chaplin, who is best known for playing Talisa Maegyr in Game of Thrones, makes her debut in Pandora as the new villain. Needless to say, fans are eager to get a closer look into the character before Avatar 3's premiere this year. So, here's everything we know about Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Oona Chaplin's Avatar 3 villain Varang on Fire and Ash Poster explained Avatar: Fire and Ash will introduce Varang as a new villain in the franchise. Played by Oona Chaplin, Varang is the leader of the Ash Clan, one of the many new tribes in Pandora that fans will meet in the upcoming installments (via ScreenRant). Varang will break the streak of only humans being portrayed as the villains in previous Avatar movies. RDA leaders were hell bent on colonizing Pandora and forcefully claiming its land and resources. This led to the Na'vi people emerging as heroes against the human colonizers. However, in Fire and Ash, the narrative will not be that straightforward. This time, fans will likely get to see a darker side of the Na'vi with the introduction of the Ash Clan and Varang. In a recent interview with Empire, director James Cameron shared a glimpse of the Ash Clan's background. He explained that the tribe's villainy is a result of enduring years of mistreatment and hardship. 'Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that,' he stated. 'She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil,' explained Cameron. Speaking of the shift in the franchise's usual narrative, Cameron said, 'One thing we wanted to do in this film is not be black-and-white simplistic. We're trying to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm.' The director also gushed about Chaplin's spectacular performance as the Ash villain. 'She's an enemy, an adversarial character but [Chaplin] makes her feel so real and alive,' he stated. Avatar: Fire & Ash is all set to make its theatrical debut on December 19, 2025. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avatar: Fire and Ash Poster Reveals Oona Chaplin's Villain Varang
The new poster for Avatar: Fire and Ash reveals the first look of the film's villain, Varang, played by Oona Chaplin. Directed by James Cameron, Avatar 3 is the sequel to the 2022 movie Avatar: Way of Water. Fire and Ash will be followed by the fourth and fifth parts. Avatar 3 poster reveals Oona Chaplin's Fire and Ash villain Varang The first poster of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash was recently unveiled, and it offers a glimpse of the villain Varang. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), film's official handle mentioned, 'Meet Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Be among the first to watch the trailer, exclusively in theaters this weekend with The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' Thus, Fire and Ash's trailer will be attached to the Marvel Studios movie that is coming out on July 25. The third part of the Avatar franchise is releasing in theaters on December 19, 2025. Moreover, Avatar 4 and 5 are expected to be out by 2029 and 2031, respectively. Varang, who is the new antagonist of the franchise, is played by Oona Chaplin. She is the leader of the new Ash clan that is being introduced in the world of Pandora through Avatar 3. While speaking about Varang in an interview with Empire in January 2025, Cameron said that Varang's clan has 'gone through an incredible hardship.' He further added that Varang 'will do anything' for her people, including things that can be considered 'evil'. Cameron called Varang 'an enemy, an adversarial character' who feels but 'real and alive' due to Chaplin's performance. Cameron also addressed moving away from the human-only threat pattern of the last movies. He added that they wanted 'to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm.' Solve the daily Crossword
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Want to watch the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer? Here's what you need to do
We are approximately five months away from returning to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Besides a few posters and concept art, Disney's 20th Century Studios has not released many promotional materials for the third Avatar movie. That changes this week with the arrival of the Fire and Ash trailer. However, you'll need to head to the theater to watch. In a post on Avatar's X account, it was revealed that the trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash will run exclusively in theaters this weekend before screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The post includes an image of Varang, a new character introduced in the film. Recommended Videos Avatar: Fire and Ash is using a similar tactic employed by Universal, who paired the teaser trailer of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey before showings of Jurassic Park Rebirth. Meet Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Be among the first to watch the trailer, exclusively in theaters this weekend with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. — Avatar (@officialavatar) July 21, 2025 The first footage from Fire and Ash ran at CinemaCon in April. Since then, select press members have seen the trailer at Fantastic Four screenings. According to Entertainment Weekly, the trailer primarily focused on the Mangkwan Clan, a new Na'vi clan known as the Ash people. Varang, played by Oona Chaplin, is the leader of the Ash Clan, who inhabit the land near an active volcano. The Mangkwan Clan is not friendly. They soon come into conflict with Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their family. EW reports that the footage shows Neytiri firing arrows at the Ash Clan, while Varang holds a flamethrower. Avatar creator James Cameron previously stated that he wanted to blur the lines between good and evil by introducing a darker portrayal of the Na'vi. 'Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that,' Cameron explained. 'One thing we wanted to do in this film is not black-and-white simplistic. We're trying to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm.'' The trailer also previews another Na'vi clan, the Wind Traders, a more peaceful group who float on gigantic creatures in the clouds. Plus, the RDA remains a top threat to the Na'vi. Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third film in the franchise, following 2009's Avatar and 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, two of the three highest-grossing films of all time. Avatar ranks first at $2.9 billion, and The Way of Water is third with $2.3 billion. Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters on December 19, 2025. Two more Avatar sequels are in development. Avatar 4 is slated for December 2029, and Avatar 5 is scheduled for December 2031.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avatar 3 Villain Varang Gets First Look in Fire and Ash Poster
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The new poster for Avatar: Fire and Ash reveals the first look of the film's villain, Varang, played by Oona Chaplin. Directed by James Cameron, Avatar 3 is the sequel to the 2022 movie Avatar: Way of Water. Fire and Ash will be followed by the fourth and fifth parts. Varang gets highlighted in new Avatar: Fire and Ash poster The first poster of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash was recently unveiled, and it offers a glimpse of the villain Varang. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), film's official handle mentioned, 'Meet Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Be among the first to watch the trailer, exclusively in theaters this weekend with The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' Thus, Fire and Ash's trailer will be attached to the Marvel Studios movie that is coming out on July 25. The third part of the Avatar franchise is releasing in theaters on December 19, 2025. Moreover, Avatar 4 and 5 are expected to be out by 2029 and 2031, respectively. Varang, who is the new antagonist of the franchise, is played by Oona Chaplin. She is the leader of the new Ash clan that is being introduced in the world of Pandora through Avatar 3. While speaking about Varang in an interview with Empire in January 2025, Cameron said that Varang's clan has 'gone through an incredible hardship.' He further added that Varang 'will do anything' for her people, including things that can be considered 'evil'. Cameron called Varang 'an enemy, an adversarial character' who feels but 'real and alive' due to Chaplin's performance. Cameron also addressed moving away from the human-only threat pattern of the last movies. He added that they wanted 'to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm.' Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype. The post Avatar 3 Villain Varang Gets First Look in Fire and Ash Poster appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' introduces its villain, leader of the Ash clan
The makers of Avatar: Fire and Ash ' unveiled the first look of Varang, the new antagonist from the 'Ash clan' in 'Avatar 3', reported Variety. The first look of the clan's leader, Varang, played by Oona Chaplin, was revealed by the team. She is expected to lock horns with Jake (Sam Worthington). In a post on the official Avatar X account, it was revealed that the first trailer for James Cameron's Avatar sequel will screen exclusively in theatres before showings of Marvel's Fantastic Four. Meet Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Be among the first to watch the trailer, exclusively in theaters this weekend with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. — Avatar (@officialavatar) July 21, 2025 Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to hit theatres on December 19. Meanwhile, the fourth and fifth Avatar films are scheduled for release on December 21, 2029, and December 19, 2031, respectively, reported Variety. In April, Disney debuted the first footage from James Cameron's highly anticipated film Avatar: Fire and Ash at CinemaCon, giving a glimpse into the next instalment of the franchise. Introduced by Cameron in a video segment, the footage showcased the increased emotional depth and complexity of the film, promising a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy. Cameron teased that the film's heroes will face not only the human invaders but also new adversaries, the Ash people. Zoe Saldana, who plays Neytiri, took the stage to introduce the footage, explaining that Fire and Ash expands the beautiful world of Pandora and introduces two new clans, the Wind Traders and the Ash People," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. The footage, which ran for approximately three minutes, opened with Neytiri telling Jake, "The strength of the ancestors is here." The scene then shifts to a dramatic battle sequence, with Jake imploring Neytiri to let go of her hatred. The first two films of the Avatar franchise broke box office records. Avatar, released in 2009, became the highest-grossing film of all time, earning $2.9 billion (Dh10.65 billion) globally. The second instalment, The Way of Water, released in 2022, became the third highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing expectations to earn $2.3 billion globally. Cameron has teased that Fire and Ash will be slightly longer than The Way of Water, which clocked in at 3 hours and 12 minutes. The film's official description promises a gripping storyline, with Jake and Neytiri's family grappling with grief and encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Matt Gerald, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Bailey Bass, Jemaine Clement, and David Thewlis. Cameron plans to release five Avatar films in total, with Avatar 4 set for December 21, 2029, and Avatar 5 on December 19, 2031.
