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During CinemaCon on Thursday, Disney presented the first footage of Avatar: Fire and Ash to exhibitors, with a special introduction from James Cameron via a video segment.
In his message, Cameron revealed that he is currently in New Zealand putting the finishing touches on the film, expressing his excitement to share a sneak peek that highlights the deeper emotional core of the story. He also hinted that the protagonists will confront not only the human invaders but also encounter new foes known as the Ash people.
Storyline
Zoe Saldaña, the star of “Avatar” then graced the stage to provide an exciting preview of the upcoming film. She remarked, “Fire and Ash broadens the stunning universe of Pandora and brings to life two new clans: the Wind Traders and the Ash People”.
The footage begins with Neytiri, portrayed by Saldaña, delivering a powerful line to Jake, played by Sam Worthington: “The strength of the ancestors is here”.
More To Expect..
As the scene unfolds, Jake and Neytiri confront a series of perilous assaults fueled by raging flames. In a moment of urgency, Jake urges Neytiri to release her anger, telling her, “You cannot live like this”.
Towards the footage’s conclusion, a character expresses deep concern, stating, “We cannot defeat this enemy that comes from the stars”. This approximately three-minute glimpse provided theater owners with an exciting first look at James Cameron’s highly anticipated sci-fi fantasy film, which is projected to be a significant blockbuster for the studio this December.
Debut To Franchise
However, the launch of The Way of Water was met with apprehension regarding whether James Cameron could replicate the phenomenal box office success of the original, which had been significantly bolstered by robust sales of 3D tickets.
Set Date To Release
There appears to be a sense of calm surrounding the upcoming Fire and Ash, but set to hit theaters on December 19th. This confidence stems from the proven success of its Oscar-winning writer-director, who has consistently delivered compelling films.
James Cameron exuded excitement last August when he teased The Hollywood Reporter, saying,
“It’s really amazing; you’re going to love it.” In another interview, he shared that after previewing the film to a select group, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many stating that it’s not only the most emotionally resonant but possibly the best of the trilogy thus far.
Cameron has hinted that Fire and Ash will have a slightly longer runtime than The Way of Water, which is impressive considering the latter was already three hours and 12 minutes long.
“Essentially, we had so many fantastic ideas crammed into the first act of the second movie. The pacing was like a bullet train, and we weren’t taking enough time to develop the character”.
So I proposed,
“We need to split it up. As a result, the third film will be even longer than the second”.
