Avatar: Fire and Ash
Science Fiction
Adventure
Fantasy
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Summary and Key Details
Production
Cast:
- Main Cast: Zoe Saldaña (Kiri), Sam Worthington (Jake Sully), Otto Khan (Terra), and new additions like David Thewlis (Peylak, a Na’vi leader) and Eiza González (Varang, a leader of the Ash Na’vi).
- Voice Cast: Includes returning actors like Sigourney Weaver (Dr. Grace Augustine) and new characters like the Ash Na’vi antagonists.
Filming:
- Locations: Principal photography began in California (2017) and later moved to New Zealand (2019) for live-action scenes.
- Technology: Utilized advanced motion capture and visual effects, with filming completed by December 2020.
- Delays: The film faced nine delays due to writing, pre-production, and pandemic-related shutdowns, pushing the release to December 19, 2025.
Story:
- Focuses on the Ash Na’vi, a new tribe introduced as antagonists, and explores themes of conflict, survival, and cultural clash.
- Connects to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), with shared characters and story arcs.
Music
- Score: Composed by Simon Franglen, continuing the iconic sound of the Avatar franchise.
- Original Song: "Dream as One" by Miley Cyrus, co-written with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, released in November 2025.
Marketing
- Teaser Trailer: Released in July 2025 in theaters and online, emphasizing stunning visuals.
- Theatrical Trailers: Released in September 2025.
- Mid-Credits Scenes (from The Way of Water):
- Quaritch confronting Varang’s Ash Na’vi tribe.
- Sully’s family meeting Peylak on a Windtrader ship.
- Attack on the Sully family by Ash Na’vi.
Release
- Original Dates:
- Initially slated for December 2015, delayed multiple times to 2020, 2021, and 2023.
- Final release date: December 19, 2025 (Dolby Vision format).
- Runtime: Longer than The Way of Water (3h12m), with a total runtime of over 3.5 hours for Fire and Ash.
Reception
- Critical Response: Anticipated for its visual spectacle and narrative depth, though specific reviews are pending.
- Accolades: Pending, but expected to compete for awards in visual effects, sound design, and original score.
Sequels
- Franchise Plan:
- Avatar 4 and 5: Planned as the final two sequels, intended to form a cohesive story arc.
- Development Status:
- Avatar 4 began production in September 2022 (announced at D23 Expo).
- Cameron delayed filming Avatar 4 until Fire and Ash’s release.
- Themes: Explores the legacy of the Sully family, the Ash Na’vi’s conflict, and the broader universe of Pandora.
Notes
- Runtime: The film’s runtime is part of a planned nine-hour total for all four sequels (each around 3 hours).
- Cultural Impact: Expected to expand the Avatar universe, blending action, drama, and environmental themes.
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This summary captures the key details of Avatar: Fire and Ash, emphasizing its production, creative elements, and place within the franchise’s expansive narrative.
Showtimes in English at Cinemas in Hamburg
Wednesday, 17 Dec
Thursday, 18 Dec
Friday, 19 Dec
Saturday, 20 Dec
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Tuesday, 23 Dec
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