James Cameron teasesAvatar: Fire and Ash: 'Not what you expect, but it’s definitely what you want'

“The characters are so alive, and it feels so real.

It’s also got very high emotional stakes more than ever before,” Cameron told the audience.

“Were going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love.

Remember when Cameron said he was prepared to wrap theAvatarfranchise up after the third installment?

We know quite a bit aboutAvatar: Fire and Ashin addition to what was revealed today at D23.

We also knew last winter thatAvatar: Fire and Ashwouldn’t hit its projected Christmastime 2024 release date.

Instead, it waspushed to Christmastime 2025due to a grueling, two-year-long post-production process.

Their mercurial leader, Varang, will be played by new cast addition, Oona Chaplin.

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Joining Chaplin on the newcomer roster is veteran British actorDavid Thewlis, who will play Peylak.

Start preparing now so you’re ready whenAvatar: Fire and Ashhits theaters on Dec. 19, 2025.