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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zoe Saldaña Teases The ‘Pain' Neytiri Is Going To Deal With In Avatar 3, And I'm Already Getting Anxious
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to make its highly anticipated debut on the 2025 movie schedule later this year and, based on what's been shared about it thus far, it's going to be a true epic. The third installment in James Cameron's science-fiction saga is set to continue the story of the Sulley family and, unsurprisingly, they'll encounter new challenges in this latest film. Zoe Saldaña's Neytiri won't be immune to any kind of problems either, as the actress shared some worrying thoughts about how 'pain' is going to impact her character. 2022's The Way of Water (which is streamable with a Disney+ subscription) sees Neytiri going through considerable changes. Early on, she and her brood must leave her native Omatikaya for the Metkayina to evade the revived Miles Quaritch and the RDA. The family experiences its share of challenges throughout the film, and that all culminates in the death of Neytiri and Jake's first-born son, Neteyam. Zoe Saldaña reveals that her character's grief definitely factors into Fire and Ash's story: That pain is seamlessly followed up on. And because it doesn't really have anywhere to go, and doesn't go away, rage can also come from it. [The Sullys] are going to be tested as a family. Considering how traumatic the loss of a child is, it's completely understandable that the Na'vi warrior would still be mourning her son. However, what worries me is how that might fuel her actions in this upcoming sci-fi movie. Neytiri can be headstrong under the best of circumstances, so I can't even predict how grief might fuel her actions. While speaking with Empire Magazine, the Oscar-winning actress also suggested that her character is going to deal with both external and internal struggles: Not only would everything that's happening compel her to question the bond she has with her husband but also her bond with herself, her people, her land, and the way the Na'vi are. She's going to question everything. I get the feeling Neytiri is going to have to make some crucial decisions, which will likely impact not only her but those around her as well. All of the Sulleys are apparently going to have to lean on each other in a big way in this threequel. The film is set to introduce a clan of evil Na'vi known as the Mangkwan (or the Ash people). To that point, Zoe Saldaña also mentioned during her interview that Neytiri will 'meet her match' in the clan's leader, Varang, who's played by Oona Chaplin. Disney+: from $9.99 a month w/ ad-supported planDisney+ is home to the Avatar franchise, and you experience those Pandora-set stories by subscribing. The ad-supported tier starts at $9.99 a month for its new ad-supported plan. There's also an ad-free option that costs $15.99 a month or save 16% and pre-pay $159.99 for a Deal Considering Fire and Ash's lengthy runtime, there's a lot of narrative real estate for James Cameron and co. to play with. It's natural for fans not to want to see their favorite characters experience pain but, if they're going to evolve, that needs to be the case. So I'm definitely eager to see this third Avatar film, though I'm still hopeful that Neytiri doesn't end up doing anything she'll ultimately regret. Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters on December 19. Considering the spectacle associated with this franchise, I'd wager that you should see the film on the biggest screen possible.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Reveals Fiery First Look at Zoe Saldana
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Avatar: The Way of Water" ended tragically for the heroes, with Jake Sully and Neytiri's son Neteyam killed. That death understandably sent Neytiri into a rage the likes of which we'd never seen from her before, and our first look at the character in "Avatar: Fire and Ash" shows that her anger hasn't worn off. You can see the first look image, provided by Empire, below. First look at Neytiri in 'AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH' (Source: — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 2, 2025 Read More: Documentary Details the Shocking Rise of Keanu Reeves 'John Wick' Series "That pain is seamlessly followed up on," Neytiri actress Zoe Saldaña told Empire. "And because it doesn't really have anywhere to go, and doesn't go away, rage can also come from it. [The Sullys] are going to be tested as a family. Not only would everything that's happening compel her to question the bond she has with her husband, but also her bond with herself, her people, her land, and the way the Na'vi are. She's going to question everything." Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri in "Avatar: The Way of Water". Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri in "Avatar: The Way of Water". 20th Century Studios As full of rage and dangerous as Neytiri becomes, Saldaña says she will "meet her match" in "Avatar: Fire and Ash". Her match is Varang, leader of the Mangkwan Ash clan. According to James Cameron, back in 2021, we should all be thanking whatever the Na'vi worship that we even have the chance to see "Avatar: Fire and Ash". At the time, Cameron was saying that "Avatar: The Way of Water" would need to make $2 billion just to break even. He's since walked back those comments a bit, even though the sequel succeeded in taking in $2.3 billion. As tragic an ending as "Avatar: The Way of Water" gave us, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" may force even more tears out of us if James Cameron's wife is any judge. In March, Cameron told Empire, "My wife watched the whole thing from end to end — she had kept herself away from it and I wasn't showing her bits and pieces as we went along. This was December 22nd. She bawled for four hours. She kept trying to get her s--t back together so she could tell me specific reactions, and then she'd just tear up and start crying again. Finally, I'm like, 'Honey, I've got to go to bed. Sorry, we'll talk about it some other time.'" "Avatar: Fire and Ash" releases in theaters Dec. 19, 2025. More Movies: 'Now You See Me 3' Releases Star-Studded Trailer Dwayne Johnson Transforms Into UFC Legend in 'Smashing Machine' Trailer
