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Geek Culture
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Trailer Brings War To Fire-Ravaged Pandora
It was three years ago that James Cameron expanded his Avatar universe with the aquatic Metkayina clan of Pandora, as suggested by the title The Way of Water . In the same vein, Avatar: Fire and Ash will introduce the Ash People, with the first trailer offering an extended look at the new Na'vi clan in action… and at war. Previously shown exclusively in theatres ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps , the clip has been officially revealed by Disney following online leaks. In it, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington, Clash of the Titans ), his partner Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña, Guardians of the Galaxy ), and their family are reeling from the loss of eldest son and brother Neteyam, as they join forces with the Metkayina to fight against the Ash People, led by Varang, who have seemingly allied with Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang, Tombstone ), now sporting dramatic white, black, and red warpaint. Varang, as previously reported, is played by Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin, representing a morally complex character who will do whatever it takes to protect her people, even if it means resorting to questionable actions. Also reprising their roles are Sigourney Weaver ( Alien ) as Kiri, the adopted daughter of Jake and Neytiri, and Jack Champion ( Scream VI ) as Spider. The film's official synopsis reads, 'Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.' While a runtime hasn't been announced, Cameron shared that Avatar: Fire and Ash 'will be a bit longer' than its predecessor, which clocked three hours and 12 minutes. Both the forthcoming threequel and The Way of Water were originally conceived as one film, but the director split them into separate movies once the story started to flesh out. 'We had too many great ideas packed into act one of movie two,' said Cameron. 'The [film] was moving like a bullet train, and we weren't drilling down enough on character. So I said, 'Guys, we've got to split it.'' Doing so allowed for a deeper exploration of the Sully family dynamics, with Lo'ak taking a more central role in the Fire and Ash . The villains, too, will get their time to shine, bringing a nuanced touch to the simplistic dichotomy of 'good versus evil' rhetoric, as Cameron explained: One thing we wanted to do in this film is not be black-and-white simplistic. We're trying to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm. [Oona Chaplin] is so good that I didn't quite appreciate how good her performance is until we got the Wētā animation back. She's an enemy, an adversarial character but [Chaplin] makes her feel so real and alive. Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment out of a planned five films, set to bow on 19 December 2025. Much of the footage has already been shot, with the fourth and fifth movies slated for 21 December 2029 and 19 December 2031, respectively. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really. Avatar Avatar: Fire and Ash James Cameron
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer: Does new villain Varang control fire? Powers explained
The much-awaited trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron's highly successful Avatar franchise, was unveiled by Disney months ahead of its scheduled release on December 19. Besides the return of Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana as Jake Sully and Neytiri, a major highlight of the nearly two-and-a-half-minute video is a glimpse of Oona Chaplin as the notorious Varang. Here is all you need to know about the major antagonist of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Still from Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer(Screengrab/YouTube) Avatar: Fire and Ash: Who is Varang? Brought to life by Game of Thrones fame, Oona Chaplin, Varang is the leader of the Mangkwan Clan, also called the Ash People. The trailer introduces fans of the series to the new biome on the Pandora planet as well as its inhabitants. These people have been surviving near an active volcano, People magazine reported. In the video, only a glimpse of Varang has been shown, and she can be seen with a spiky red-and-black headdress. The Mangkwan Clan, the latest in the world of Na'vi, lives high up in the mountains. Varang's introduction in the trailer of Avatar: Fire and Ash marks a departure for the series, which has pitted the residents of Pandora against humans thus far. This time around, fans will get to witness the Na'vi pitted against each other. Can Varang control fire? As of now, major details about Varang, including her special powers, have been kept under wraps. Going by the trailer, it seems that Varang is capable of controlling fire, as her fingers were seen ablaze after touching flames. Notably, Varang's clan has been through enormous hardships in life, resulting in her making every possible effort to save them, even when it comes to taking actions considered to be evil. It is believed that Varang does not follow Eywa, unlike other Na'vi, and is against her laws. Varang rides an animal, which has been dubbed a nightwraith. Talking about the role of Varang, director James Cameron earlier told Empire that she is the 'leader of people who have gone through an incredible hardship.' On Varang's introduction to the series, Cameron stated that they wanted to go ahead of the simple paradigm of Na'vi being good and pitted against humans. 'One thing we wanted to do in this film is not be black-and-white simplistic. We're trying to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm," he added. FAQs: 1. When did the last Avatar film come out? The original Avatar film was released in December 2009, followed by Avatar: The Way of Water, which came out in December 2022. 2. When will Avatar: Fire and Ash release in theatres? It is scheduled to hit screens on December 19, 2025. 3. Who all are there in Avatar: Fire and Ash? The film features Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet, David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin, among others.
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Trailer Teases Fiery Battles, Evil Na'vi, and Jake Sully's Next Fight — GeekTyrant
James Cameron has finally lifted the curtain on Avatar: Fire and Ash , and it looks like it's going to deliver another epic story. The first trailer for the third Avatar film is going to be visually spectacular, and the story is going to dive headfirst into darker, more emotionally charged territory. The film brings back Jake Sully and Neytiri as they rally their family and allies against a new Na'vi threat: the Ash People. These fearsome, soot-covered warriors are introduced in the trailer dancing around a blazing fire pit, setting the tone for a movie that leans into chaos, destruction, and rising tension between the clans. 'You'll see a lot more Pandora that you never saw before,' Cameron previously said at D23. 'It's an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it's also got very high emotional stakes, more than ever before. We're going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love.' Oona Chaplin makes her debut as Varang, the Ash People's commanding and ominous leader. The trailer shows her raining fire down on Pandora's lush forests, with her clan now allied with Stephen Lang's returning villain, Quaritch. As expected, the visuals are jaw-dropping, blending Pandora's familiar beauty with new volcanic landscapes and explosive fire sequences. The Ash People's aesthetic is a stark contrast to the oceanic Metkayina from The Way of Water , and Cameron has hinted that their aggression and ambition outmatch anything we've seen before. 'There are new characters, one especially I think you're gonna love, or love to hate,' he teased. The returning cast includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, Edie Falco, and Dileep Rao, along with younger actors like Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, and Bailey Bass. New faces joining the fight include Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis. The Way of Water and Fire and Ash were originally written as one massive film, but Cameron split them after realizing the story needed more room to breathe. The result is a saga that grows in scope with each chapter while pushing its characters into darker, more complex emotional territory. There's no doubt that Fire and Ash will raise the stakes for Jake Sully's family and expand the mythology of Pandora in bold new ways. The movie is set for release on December 19, 2025.
The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Avatar: Fire and Ash brings war to Pandora in first trailer
The first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash is finally here, and it looks like James Cameron might have made another banger. Though Avatar: The Way of Water ended on hopeful note with Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their family finding a new home with a different group of Na'vi, Fire and Ash's trailer makes clear that a brutal conflict is brewing on Pandora. While human / Na'vi recombinants like Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) are still a constant threat, the real danger appears to be Varang (Oona Chaplin), leader of the Ash People. Jake and his clan have plenty of guns and arrows, but Varang's ability to manipulate fire with just her hands seems like the sort of thing that might give her people a huge advantage as they set their sights on destroying their fellow Na'Vi. Thankfully, the trailer doesn't spell out how Fire and Ash will bring all of its characters together. But it does make it look like the movie's going to be a feast for the eyes when it hits theaters on December 19th. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Charles Pulliam-Moore Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Film Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Trailers
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Varang on Avatar 3 Poster? Fire and Ash Villain Explained
The Avatar: Fire and Ash teaser poster introduces Varang, an intriguing new character fans are about to meet soon. Oona Chaplin, who is best known for playing Talisa Maegyr in Game of Thrones, makes her debut in Pandora as the new villain. Needless to say, fans are eager to get a closer look into the character before Avatar 3's premiere this year. So, here's everything we know about Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Oona Chaplin's Avatar 3 villain Varang on Fire and Ash Poster explained Avatar: Fire and Ash will introduce Varang as a new villain in the franchise. Played by Oona Chaplin, Varang is the leader of the Ash Clan, one of the many new tribes in Pandora that fans will meet in the upcoming installments (via ScreenRant). Varang will break the streak of only humans being portrayed as the villains in previous Avatar movies. RDA leaders were hell bent on colonizing Pandora and forcefully claiming its land and resources. This led to the Na'vi people emerging as heroes against the human colonizers. However, in Fire and Ash, the narrative will not be that straightforward. This time, fans will likely get to see a darker side of the Na'vi with the introduction of the Ash Clan and Varang. In a recent interview with Empire, director James Cameron shared a glimpse of the Ash Clan's background. He explained that the tribe's villainy is a result of enduring years of mistreatment and hardship. 'Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that,' he stated. 'She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil,' explained Cameron. Speaking of the shift in the franchise's usual narrative, Cameron said, 'One thing we wanted to do in this film is not be black-and-white simplistic. We're trying to evolve beyond the 'all humans are bad, all Na'vi are good' paradigm.' The director also gushed about Chaplin's spectacular performance as the Ash villain. 'She's an enemy, an adversarial character but [Chaplin] makes her feel so real and alive,' he stated. Avatar: Fire & Ash is all set to make its theatrical debut on December 19, 2025. Solve the daily Crossword
