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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Avatar: Fire And Ash Trailer - Fans Get A Glimpse Of A Darker And More Intense Pandora
New Delhi: The much-awaited trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash is finally out – though not as planned. Just hours after its exclusive premiere with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the trailer was leaked online. In response, the makers released it officially. The unexpected early drop has only added to the buzz. Directed by James Cameron, Fire and Ash is the third film in the Avatar franchise, following the 2009 original and 2022's The Way of Water. And from the looks of the trailer, things are about to get darker, deeper and more emotional in Pandora. The 2-minute-25-second trailer opens with the stunning visuals we have come to expect – glowing forests, vast oceans, and rich tribal life. Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana) is heard invoking her ancestors: 'The strength of the ancestors is here.' The tone soon shifts. Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) returns as a conflicted leader who is navigating both an external war and his own inner struggle. 'You cannot live like this, baby – in hate,' he says, hinting at the emotional weight the story will carry. The trailer teases a battle on all fronts – land, air and sea – as well as a more personal one within the Sully family. Their children, Kiri (played by Sigourney Weaver), Lo'ak (played by Britain Dalton) and others are caught in the growing conflict. The fight is not just about survival anymore, but also about identity and healing. A major reveal in the trailer is the introduction of Varang, played by Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin. She leads the Mangkwan Clan, a fierce Na'vi-like group living near an active volcano. Marked by red war paint and fiery energy, Varang brings a new dynamic to the saga. Avatar: Fire and Ash also stars Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis. The film hits theatres worldwide on December 19, 2025. It is the third of five planned films, with the fourth due in 2029 and the final chapter expected in 2031.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Cameron drops the new Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer; leaves internet divided
After years of silence from Pandora, James Cameron is back! The first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash has finally dropped, and fans are divided between awe and skepticism. Slated for a December 19, 2025 release, this third installment picks up after The Way of Water and introduces a fearsome new tribe: the Ash People. Stills from Avatar: Fire and Ash Unveiled at the 2024 D23 Expo by Cameron himself, the trailer reveals a dark, soot-covered Na'vi clan dancing around a blazing fire pit. Oona Chaplin plays Varang, their powerful leader, who appears to have control over fire. She's seen forming a fiery alliance with Quaritch (Stephen Lang), while ominously declaring, 'Your goddess has no dominion here.' Same world, new war In true Avatar fashion, Fire and Ash is once again a visually stunning expansion of the world of Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Metkayina join forces to fight Varang's fiery uprising, setting the stage for what looks like Cameron's most explosive chapter yet. The returning cast includes familiar names like Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, and Edie Falco, while Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis are fresh additions. Initially conceived as one film with The Way of Water, Fire and Ash eventually split into its own feature as the story evolved. At D23, Cameron teased, 'There are new characters, one especially I think you're gonna love, or love to hate.' What fans are saying The internet, of course, wasted no time reacting. Some fans were immediately spellbound by the visuals: 'Every frame in Avatar: Fire and Ash looks like a painting… CINEMA IS BACKKK.' One more comment read, 'This looks amazing! Thank you for bringing back a simple, fun family story to American entertainment James.' Another said, 'I'M CALLING IT NOW, THIS IS GONNA BE MOVIE OF THE YEAR.' Others were impressed, but cautiously hopeful: 'If this isn't a 3h or longer movie I honestly don't think this movie will have enough time to do it justice.' One more said, 'These movies, if nothing else, are an absolute visual feast. From the CGI, to the colours, to the cinematography it all looks amazing.' But not everyone was sold. Critics took to social media with their doubts — and memes: 'I distinctly remember falling asleep in the cinema in 2009 during the chronically underwritten 'original'. Hard pass, though never slept better.' One more comment said, 'He used Papyrus in bold again and got away with it.' Another comment claimed, 'I don't think the original should've gotten any sequels at all. It all just blends together eventually with one slightly different color of blue person added to show differentiating factions.' Despite the polarising reactions, Fire and Ash has sparked exactly what Cameron's team intended: curiosity, conversation, and more questions than answers. With a darker tone, elemental warfare, and a fierce new Na'vi faction, Avatar is once again challenging viewers to pick a side, and brace for impact.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash' trailer unveiled, Cameron teases fiery new tribe and rising tensions on pandora
In the Trailer, Jake Sully and Neytiri's family join forces with the Metkayina to take on Varang and her sinister alliance with a resurrected Recom Quaritch (Stephen Lang). 'Your goddess has no dominion here,' Varang warns Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), signalling a deep spiritual rift between the Ash People and other Na'vi clans. Battles rage, forests burn, and familial bonds are tested — with tensions flaring between Jake and Neytiri in moments of emotional intensity. Director James Cameron confirmed that The Way of Water and Fire and Ash were originally scripted as a single narrative, but the complexity of the story led to the decision to split them into separate films. He promises not only stunning visuals but also 'very high emotional stakes' that push beloved characters into 'really challenging territory.' The returning cast includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, and Joel David Moore. Newcomers David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh also join the ensemble. With Avatar (2009) still holding the record as the highest-grossing film of all time at $2.92 billion, expectations are sky-high for the third chapter. Cameron assures fans that Fire and Ash will deliver 'an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes,' cementing Avatar as one of cinema's most ambitious sagas.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" Trailer Is Finally Here
Yara Sameh Disney has finally unveiled the official trailer for director James Cameron's third 'Avatar' movie, titled 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' The entry is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025, three years after 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' Just like 'The Way of Water' introduced the aquatic Metkayina clan of Pandora, 'Fire and Ash' will debut a new group called the Ash People. At the 2024 D23 Expo, Cameron came on stage to debut a teaser to attendees, which showed the fearsome, soot-covered tribe that danced around a giant fire pit. 'You'll see a lot more Pandora that you never saw before,' Cameron said at the 2024 D23 Expo. 'It's an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it's also got very high emotional stakes, more than ever before,' Cameron said during the presentation. 'We're going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love.' Along with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, the returning cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, Joel David Moore, Edie Falco, and Dileep Rao. Oona Chaplin plays the leader of the Ash People, Varang. David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh are also joining the cast. The trailer shows Jake Sully's family and the Metkayina joining forces to fight against Varang and her fiery forces, who have allied with Quaritch (Lang). It appears that Varang can control fire, and her blazes burn down parts of Pandora's forest. 'Your goddess has no dominion here,' she says at the end of the trailer. 'The Way of Water' and 'Fire and Ash' were originally conceived as one film, but Cameron split them into separate movies once writing began and a massive story unfurled. He hinted at D23 that the Ash People are more violent and power-hungry than the Metkayina and the forest-dwelling Omaticaya. 'There are new characters, one especially I think you're gonna love, or love to hate,' he teased. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer unveils mystical Wind Traders. All you need to know about Tlalim Clan
James Cameron's much-anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially dropped its first trailer online, and it is everything fans hoped for. The teaser, originally screened exclusively before The Fantastic Four: First Steps, had garnered headlines after being leaked. Now, with the full-fledged trailer of the sci-fi epic out, audiences are getting a better glimpse at the next chapter of Pandora. Featuring intense aerial sequences, beautiful landscapes, and a darker conflict, Avatar's third part promises to push the franchise's boundaries even further. Avatar: Fire and Ash introduces a new tribe- the Wind Traders.(X/@officialavatar) Also read: Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer leaks online after exclusive screening, fans say another billion to James Cameron Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer teases war The Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer takes fans to Pandora with stunning new visuals and high-stakes drama. Two new tribes emerge, the Wind Traders and the fierce Ash People, as Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and their Na'vi family battle from the skies. The footage also showcases a war-painted Quaritch (Stephen Lang), seemingly aligned with dark forces. A chilling moment sees Varang (Oona Chaplin) telling Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), 'Your goddess has no dominion here.' As Sully is captured and paraded, young Spider is thrown into chaos. Loyalties are tested, and the fight for Pandora's soul deepens. Watch Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer below Who are the Wind Traders in Avatar: Fire and Ash? The Tlalim Clan, also known as the Wind Traders, brings a fresh dynamic to the Avatar universe. Reportedly, led by Peylak, this nomadic Na'vi group relies on creatures like Medusoids and Windrays for swift aerial travel. James Cameron once described them to the Empire magazine as 'nomadic traders, equivalent to the camel caravans of the Spice Road,' adding that they 'live in symbiosis with their creatures.' As per not much is known about the tribe, but they do use sätare beads as currency. Also read: Who is Varang? New villain coming in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' As per The Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron's Avatar (2009), became the highest-grossing film ever, minting $2.9 billion worldwide. Its sequel, The Way of Water (2022), earned $2.3 billion, ranking third. Now, with Fire & Ash hitting the silver screen on December 19, expectations are sky-high for another billion-dollar blockbuster from the extraordinary filmmaker. FAQs: 1. How much did the first Avatar movie earn? Avatar (2009) grossed $2.9 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of all time. 2. What was the global box office for The Way of Water? The 2022 sequel earned $2.3 billion, ranking as the third-highest-grossing film ever. 3. When will Avatar: Fire & Ash be released? Avatar 3 is set to release in theaters on December 19, 2025.
