Do you recall when Avatar premiered in cinemas in 2009? The world changed in that moment - 3D became trendy, and blue became a real symbol of emotional connection. James Cameron, the director of “The Terminator” and “Titanic”, created a whole new universe where nature felt more alive than ever, and human greed - more real than ever.

On December 17, 2025, this story will continue with the film “Avatar: Fire And Ash“. And if in the first two movies we saw Pandora’s oceans and forests, this time we’ll meet a new Na’vi clan- the Ash Clan, who live near volcanoes and seem to be connected to fire.

Cameron promises that the new film will be darker and deeper. But not in a made-up “good vs. evil” way. Even the Na’vi are divided- the Ash Clan is aggressive and determined, standing against the peaceful clans we saw in the previous movies. The director explains that fire represents anger, and ash- the consequences of it: grief, loss, and war. And that emotional cycle is exactly what the story is built around. But, as always, the film is not just about effects.

🌀 Family, loss, and new characters

The story starts right after the second movie ends. Jake and Neytiri have lost their oldest son, Neteyam. This loss pushes them apart- the mother closes herself off, and Jake, a former soldier, prepares for a new war.

Two new characters will also appear in the film- Varang, the leader of the Ash Clan (played by Oona Chaplin), and Peylak, the leader of the Windtraders, or the Tlalym clan (played by David Thewlis).

But how did it happen that after the first “Avatar” came out in 2009 and made such a big impact, it took 13 years for a sequel (“Avatar: The Way of Water”), and then 3 more years for the next one?

Cameron first talked about sequels back in 2006. But the technology wasn’t yet at the level he needed. Then came COVID, writers’ strikes, the sale of 20th Century Fox to Disney, and long, slow work… And now, in 2025, we’re finally getting the third chapter, which, according to the director, will be more emotional, more personal, and more impressive.

“Avatar: Fire And Ash“ is the second sequel out of four. The next parts are expected in 2029 and 2031. And as Cameron says, “The first films were just the appetizer- the main course is still ahead.”

All of this is a good reason to go back to the original “Avatar” and remember that feeling you had when you first dived into the hidden world of Pandora.

And while you’re waiting for December to watch the story of this magical world with blue creatures on the big screen at KinoPark, you can rewatch the first two movies, refresh your memory, and get ready for this new, fiery adventure.