3rd installment in "Avatar" franchise will be titled "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

James Cameron unveiled at the D23 Expo in California today

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025

At the D23 Expo in California on Saturday, James Cameron unveiled the official title and release date for the highly anticipated sequel to 2022’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The third installment in the “Avatar” franchise will be titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025.

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The announcement was made in the presence of lead actors Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington, who join Cameron in promising an exhilarating new chapter in the “Avatar” saga. The film is expected to push the boundaries of the visual and emotional experiences that the series is known for. Cameron described “Avatar: Fire and Ash” as an “insane adventure” that will explore previously unseen aspects of Pandora, raising the emotional stakes for its beloved characters.

The sequel will also feature returning stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, and many others. Cameron, alongside writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, originally intended for “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Fire and Ash” to be one single film. However, the narrative’s expansive scope led to the decision to split the story into two separate movies.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” was a major box office success, grossing nearly $2.9 billion globally, further heightening expectations for its successor.