The second instalment in the Avatar film franchise, Avatar: The Way of Water, is all set to re-release in theatres worldwide on October 2. In India, the date marks Gandhi Jayanthi, a national holiday. The re-release comes ahead of the release of the third film in the franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
An American epic science fiction film, Avatar: The Way of Water is not only helmed by James Cameron but also has a screenplay by the filmmaker along with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The film is now available to stream on JioHotstar.
The 2009 film, Avatar, was co-produced, co-edited, written, and directed by James Cameron. Set in the 22nd century, the film portrays humans colonising Pandora to mine a valuable mineral, threatening the Na'vi tribe. Humans use "Avatars"—genetically engineered Na'vi bodies controlled by humans—to interact with the natives.
The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet. Avatar was nominated for nine awards at the 82nd Academy Awards, winning three, and received numerous other accolades.
Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster Avatar, is set more than a decade after the story of the first film ends. It follows Jake and Neytiri as they build their family and battle their past, which seems to be catching up with them. The cast of Avatar reprised their roles in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Avatar: The Way of Water hit theatres on December 16, 2022. The film was appreciated for its visual effects and technical achievements and criticised for its plotline and lengthy runtime. Having had great success at the box office, the film is the highest-grossing film of 2022, the highest-grossing film since the pandemic, and the third-highest-grossing film of all time.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is slated to hit theatres on December 19, 2025.