James Cameron's 'Avatar 3' gets new title: 'Fire and Ash'
The third installment of the Avatar series has been officially titled Avatar: Fire and Ash. The announcement was made at the D23 event on Saturday. Zoe Saldaña, who portrays Neytiri in this James Cameron-helmed epic, shared her enthusiasm, saying, "It's going to be amazing." A message on the Avatar Instagram page added to the anticipation, urging fans to "get ready to journey back to Pandora." The film will hit theaters on December 19, 2025.
'Fire and Ash' to introduce new Na'vi clans, biomes
During the D23 expo presentation, Cameron unveiled some concept art but did not reveal any footage. He stated, "You'll see a lot more Pandora that you never saw before. It's an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it's also got very high emotional stakes." The concept art also revealed that the film will introduce audiences to new Na'vi clans and biomes.
Here's the first looks at 'Avatar Fire and Ash'
'Fire and Ash' to continue exploring Pandora's complex dynamics
Avatar: Fire and Ash will see the return of many familiar faces, including Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Cliff Curtis, Bailey Bass, CCH Pounder, and Matt Gerald. The film will delve deeper into the intricate relationships and political tensions on Pandora following significant events in its predecessor The Way of Water (2022). Saldaña revealed that she and her co-stars will resume work on the project next week.
What to expect from the upcoming film?
Fire and Ash will pick up soon after the events of The Way of Water—which was released 13 years after 2009's Avatar—where Jake Sully and Neytiri encounter the "Ash People," a clan of Na'vi who are drawn more to violence and power than other clans. New characters will be introduced in this installment, including Varang, the leader of the Ash People, played by Oona Chaplin.
'Fire and Ash' written by Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
The film is written by Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. Originally intended to be a single film with The Way of Water, Cameron decided to split the story into two parts due to an abundance of material. The late Jon Landau produced all of the Avatar films alongside Cameron. His passing in July from cancer at 63 was a significant loss for the team.