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Business Standard
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
James Cameron drops 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' trailer, meet deadly new villain
Prepare to go back to Pandora! With a new villain, spectacular fights, and breathtaking visuals that will light up the screens, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and the Ash, the third film in the critically acclaimed franchise, promises a scorched new chapter. Just in time for Christmas, it is scheduled to open in theatres on December 19, 2025. Finally, the trailer has been released. Cameron promised fans 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. We're going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love.' Watch Avtar Fire and the Ash Trailer Here: All about 'Avatar Fire and Ash' Along with Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, Joel David Moore, Edie Falco, Dileep Rao, and others, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña make their comebacks in the movie. Varang, the new antagonist, will be portrayed by Oona Chaplin. Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis, meanwhile, have joined the cast. The Wind Traders, an airborne Na'vi clan that mostly depends on flight for transport and survival, are presented to viewers. As it becomes apparent that Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) is somehow separated from his family, tension starts to rise. Desperate to go to them, he bravely travels alone over the unstable volcanic landscapes of Pandora. The Ash People, a ferocious Na'vi group headed by the powerful Varang, are also shown in the movie for the first time. Jake, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and their kids face a battle against them. With Varang standing in sharp opposition to Jake and his family, there are hints of a looming civil war among the Na'vi, which sets the stage for a fiercely tribal and personal clash. Internet reacts to 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Trailer The recently released trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash has sparked a flurry of comments on the internet, and fans are instantly enthralled by the film's emotional and visual impact. One user wrote, 'Every second of this trailer felt like a desktop wallpaper (sic),' another person commented, 'Earth, Water and now Fire. Jake Sully looking like an action hero with everything he's been through (sic).' A third fan wrote, 'Rest in peace to everyone who loved the first Avatar, as well as to the composer of the first film, James Horner, who was unable to see the beautiful sequel that was eventually produced (sic).'
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Avatar: Fire & Ash' trailer: James Cameron ignites Pandora like never before, delivers stunning new clans. Check release date
Synopsis The first trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' has ignited excitement and mixed reactions online, showcasing stunning visuals and a new volcanic landscape. Jake Sully faces a rift within his family and encounters the hostile Ash People, led by Varang, setting the stage for epic battles. Fan reactions are over the top: "Yup, another billion to James Cameron". James Cameron's Avatar: The Fire and the Ash, the third movie in the globally acclaimed franchise and promises a new chapter. The action-packed first trailer for James Cameron's next Avatar fantasy epic 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' has been released online and fans can't keep calm. Disney has revealed the trailer for Avatar: Fire & Ash following the footage leaking after the teaser was put exclusively in theaters last week in front of Fantastic Four: First volcanic landscapes to aerial dogfights with bioluminescent sky beasts, 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' trailer gives fans a jaw-dropping preview of what is likely to come ahead. The trailer opens with a Na'vi flying with the Ikran amongst the floating mountains, it then shifts to a scene in the water, reminiscent of the journey made from the first two can catch a glimpse of the Wind Traders, a Na'vi tribe known for their mastery of air travel. The story then hints at a rift that separates Jake Sully from his family, prompting him to journey across Pandora's treacherous volcanic landscape to save them. — officialavatar (@officialavatar) Along the way, we are introduced to the Ash People, led by the formidable Varang, who shows clear hostility toward Jake, Neytiri, and their kin. Tensions within the Na'vi begin to surface, with a looming conflict brewing—Varang on one side, and Jake's family on the other. At the end of the trailer, she goes: 'Your goddess has no dominion here.' ALSO READ: Sophie Cunningham breaks the Internet with 'Hot Girls Eat Arby's' shirt. You won't believe WNBA star's net worth James Cameron's Avatar: The Fire and the Ash, the third movie in the globally acclaimed franchise and promises a new chapter. The trailer shows a fiery new villan, epic battles and stunning visuals that left the fans awe-struck. It is set to hit theatres on December 19, 2025, just in time for Christmas. The film marks the return of Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, along with 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 will be seen as the new villain, Varang. Meanwhile, David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh are also new additions to the trailer has received mixed reactions online. ALSO READ: Julian Brown missing: Atlanta inventor posts disturbing social media post before his 'disappearance'. Who is he? "James Cameron has lost his edge. This looks kind of mid like the second sequel. Loved the first Avatar though," opined a netizen. A comment read, "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. If you showed this to me I'd assume it was a cut of the already existing films."Meanwhile, an exciting fan wrote, "I'm calling it now, this is gonna be movie of the year." Another gushed, "James Cameron knows how to bring a fictional world to life & make it feel real, he truly never misses." ALSO READ: 'Made me a meme': Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron to sue Coldplay over viral kiss cam controversy. Chris Martin reacts At the 2024 D23 Expo, Cameron promised fans, 'It's an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it's also got very high emotional stakes, more than ever before. We're going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love.'Avatar (2009) is the highest grossing film of all time, earning almost 3 billion dollars at the global box office. Avatar: Way of the Water (2022) quickly became the third-highest-grossing film of all time, behind its predecessor and Avengers: Endgame.
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.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Avatar: Fire and Ash Trailer Review: James Cameron's visual masterpiece brings epic war to Pandora with new conflicts
The trailer of the most anticipated, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' is finally here, giving audiences a glimpse of an elemental war in a breathtaking alien world. Flames rise, alliances shift, and ancient tribes clash under fiery skies. The visuals alone are jaw‑dropping, but beneath it all lies deeper emotion: loss, loyalty, and a family's struggle for survival against both nature and human ambition. What can fans expect? The trailer introduces the Ash People, a formidable Naʼvi clan dwelling near volcanic regions. Led by Varang (played by Oona Chaplin), they wield fire as both weapon and identity, challenging five of their fellow tribes and reshaping Pandora's spiritual and ecological landscape. Viewers get glimpses of Pandora's saviours, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), their grieving family and wary allies like the Wind Traders, while the resurrected Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang), now in Na'vi form, emerges again as a lethal force. The master of masters, James Cameron, has hinted earlier that this chapter goes darker than ever, flipping the script on the typical Avatar narrative where Na'vi were all good and humans all bad. Expect moral ambiguity, tribal politics, and power struggles set against fire‑scarred terrain. Even Jake's son Lo'ak and adopted human child Spider (Jack Champion) take on larger arcs, exploring identity and familial allegiance in a world on the brink. James Cameron and his legendary team In terms of creative scale, this is Cameron at his most ambitious. The screenplay is credited to James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Josh Friedman, Shane Salerno and team that has helped evolve this saga into a thematic and visual odyssey. Actors like Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore and Kate Winslet join the Arcs of the Sully family, while newcomers David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin add fresh energy as Peylak (Wind Traders) and Varang (Ash clan leader). How were the early reactions of viewers? Early reaction to the trailer (shown first at CinemaCon in April 2025 and later attached to Fantastic Four) is astounding. Critics and social media commentators alike praised the film's visual grandeur, darker tone, and emotionally resonant storytelling. Some declared it a possible franchise history in the making, as ambition meets spectacle like never before. Fans in India are already excited, with over 1 million BookMyShow users marking their interest well months in advance, indicating the film's massive anticipation even before release. What is the budget of Avatar: Fire and Ash As for the financial scale, this cinematic powerhouse comes with a staggering estimated budget of $250 million (approximately Rs 2100 crore, making it one of the costliest films ever made, though reportedly around 45% smaller than its predecessor, 'The Way of Water.' With its blend of cutting-edge visuals, dramatic ambition, and narrative expansion, Avatar: Fire and Ash isn't just another sequel, it's a reinvention. More about Avatar: Fire and Ash Backed by Lightstorm Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Studios India, Avatar: Fire and Ash was filmed simultaneously with The Way of Water between 2017 and 2020. The latest installment expands Cameron's cinematic universe with new clans (the Ash People and Wind Traders) and richer environments, from oceans and forests to volcanic craters. The music for Avatar: Fire and Ash has been composed by Simon Franglen, who also composed the score for Avatar: The Way of Water, continuing James Cameron's tradition of immersive and emotionally driven soundtracks just like his previous iconic works. Set to hit Indian cinemas on December 19, 2025, across six languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada).
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Avatar Fire and Ash trailer out: Jake Sully faces adversity as new enemies rise in James Cameron's magnum opus
The much-awaited trailer of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has finally been unveiled. The film, directed by James Cameron, is the third film of the Avatar franchise. The trailer opens with a breathtaking shot of a Na'vi soaring through the sky on an Ikran, gliding between Pandora's iconic floating mountains. The scene then transitions to serene, immersive underwater visuals that echo the spiritual journeys seen in the earlier films. Viewers are introduced to the Wind Traders, an airborne Na'vi clan that relies heavily on flight for travel and survival. Tension begins to build as it becomes clear that Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) is somehow separated from his family. Determined, he ventures alone across Pandora's volatile volcanic landscapes in a desperate effort to reach them. The trailer also offers a first look at the Ash People—a fierce Na'vi faction led by the formidable Varang—who emerge as adversaries to Jake, Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana), and their children. Hints of an impending civil conflict within the Na'vi surface, with Varang positioned in stark opposition to Jake and his family, setting the stage for a deeply personal and tribal struggle.
