The highly anticipated sequel to 2009’s Avatar is set to arrive this year. Avatar: The Way of Water is the first of three sequels, with Disney announcing plans for four Avatar films in the near future. In fact, the fifth Avatar film is set to be released in 2028! So, fingers crossed for a quick turnaround.
James Cameron returns to direct Avatar: The Way of Water and the first teaser showcases his trademark CGI spectacle. That being said, what else do we know? Everything we know about the sequel, from casting news to a plot synopsis, as well as details on the breathtaking trailer, has been compiled here. As a result, keep reading to learn more about the latest Avatar 2 news and developments.
The Release Date For Avatar 2
After an eight-year delay, Avatar 2 will be released in theaters on December 16, 2022, as previously announced. It’s been 13 years since Avatar debuted and eight years since the sequel’s initial 2014 release date. We can only hope that it was worth the wait.
Trailer For Avatar 2: The Last Airbender
The first trailer for Avatar 2 was shown to the general public for the first time when it was shown at CinemaCon. It was initially only available in theaters.
The Na’avi and Pandora are brought to life in the new clip, which features breathtaking underwater and on-land scenery. The video depicts RDA (Resources Development Administration) as a potential threat. Sully and his family’s arrival has been kept under wraps.
Avatar 2 Cast
Sam Worthington reprises his role as Jake Sully, a former human soldier who became a permanent member of the Na’avi. He is joined by Zoe Saldana, reprising her role as Neytiri. The couple became romantically interested in each other in the first film. Mo’at, played by CCH Pounder, is Neytiri’s mother.
Jake and Neytiri will have their own family this time. Jamie Flatters play Neteyam, Lo’ak is played by Britain Dalton, and Tuktirey, the couple’s youngest child, is played by Trinity Bliss. Jake and Neytiri adopt a Pandora-born human named Jack Champion, a.k.a. Javier “Spider” Socorro.
Edie Falco plays a nefarious RDA member as General Ardmore.
Michelle Yeoh is also a newcomer. Dr. Karina Mogue will be her character. We now know that Yeoh will appear in Avatar 3 thanks to a statement posted on Instagram by producer Jon Landau.
In the upcoming film, Jemaine Clement will play marine biologist, Dr. Ian Garvin. “I’ve loved Jemaine for years,” James Cameron said of Ian Garvin’s casting, “and I’m happy that he’ll be joining our cast as one of my favorite characters” (via Variety).
What Does “The Way Of Water” In Avatar 2 Refer To?
According to the official synopsis, “Avatar: The Way of Water begins the narrative of Jake, Neytiri, and their children, as well as the turmoil that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the fights they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.” For more information on this comic book, please visit ComicBook.com.
The plot of the film revolves around a family. “I think Jim [Cameron’s] movies consistently write in universal ideas that are broader than any one genre,” Landau said in an interview with Total Film.
“You have to admit that the most universal of all themes is family.” The Sullys are central to each of our sequels. Are there any specific dynamics that parents face when attempting to keep their family safe?”
According to the summary, the RDA mining operation will return to Pandora, wreaking havoc. As a result, Jake, Neytiri, and their children are taken to the reef below, where they will be safe.
The Metkayina clan lives on the reef, according to Landau. “The Sullys have left the safety of the jungle and have arrived in an unfamiliar location.” A fish out of water transforms into a fish in water. They’re culturally and ecologically like a fish out of water.”
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