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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Avatar 3' trailer out: When will James Cameron's film release in UAE?
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has finally dropped its much-anticipated trailer. Hours after an unauthorised leak surfaced online, the makers moved swiftly to officially release the trailer. Despite the hiccup, the trailer has already sparked a surge of excitement across social media and fan communities. The third instalment in Cameron's record-shattering Avatar franchise, Fire and Ash promises a darker, more emotionally layered chapter in the saga, one that sees the magical world of Pandora on the edge of war. Clocking in at just under two and a half minutes, the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer is pure cinematic spectacle. It opens with sweeping shots of Pandora's lush forests, glowing landscapes, and underwater marvels. The trailer teases large-scale battles across land, sea, and sky, confirming what Cameron hinted at in past interviews: Fire and Ash is not just about war, but about what it means to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of devastation. Watch the trailer below: The film sees the return of core cast members including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, and Kate Winslet. Oona Chaplin also joins the saga in a new, pivotal role. Behind the scenes, James Cameron once again leads the charge, directing a screenplay crafted by Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver, with additional story contributions from Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Following the success of Avatar: The Way of Water and the monumental legacy of the 2009 original, expectations for Fire and Ash are sky-high. The franchise has already redefined what's possible in cinematic world-building, performance capture, and immersive storytelling, and this third chapter looks set to raise the bar even further. When will it be released in the UAE?
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
First trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer released
The first full-length trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the next instalment in James Cameron's record-breaking Avatar series, has been released today. Set for release in cinemas this December, the new film follows 2009's Avatar, still the highest-grossing film of all time, and 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, which sits at number three on the all-time box office list (Avengers: Endgame sits between them, while another James Cameron epic, Titanic, sits at number four). The new film features the same main cast as earlier instalments – led by Aussie actor Sam Worthington as Marine turned Na'vi leader Jake Sully, and recent Oscar-winner Zoe Saldana as Na'vi warrior Neytiri. Fire and Ash is only the third in a planned five-film franchise for Avatar, with more sequels currently scheduled for 2029 and 2031. Cameron's plan to stagger the franchise over a period of more than two decades has been mocked by some, but the results for the first Avatar sequel proved the naysayers wrong: The Way of Water made well over $US2 billion at the global box office, showing there was huge audience appetite despite the 13-year gap between the first two films. But it has been a daunting task for Avatar 's cast and crew: 'I was 28 when I signed on to do five films and will be 54 when we finish,' lead actress Saldana once memorably noted. And speaking to in 2022 before the release of the second film, Worthington insisted he never realised he was signing on for a decades-long endeavour when he agreed to star in the first film. 'A sequel was never really discussed. I think it was many years later, after Jim (director James Cameron) had taken up free diving, that I got a call. The way he was talking about it, I thought, 'OK, I think he's going to incorporate that into something,'' he said. 'But it took a couple of years and a couple of phone calls with Jim to discover that he wanted to keep progressing this story.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Avatar Fire and Ash trailer: James Cameron returns to Pandora in conflict, fans are left in awe of the stunning visuals
Avatar: Fire and Ash is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Fans of the Avatar franchise were in for a surprise when the trailer leaked a few hours before the official release. However, the makers have now released the official trailer of the third instalment of the epic sci-fi drama, which takes viewers back to Pandora. However, this time, the stakes are high as conflicts have turned the place into a battle for ultimate survival. Zoe Saldana in a still from the trailer of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Avatar Fire and Ash trailer The familiar faces can still be counted upon as the immersive new adventure is glimpsed in the trailer of the James Cameron directorial. Marine turned Na'vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) returns with Na'vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the rest of the Sully family for one final battle. Also included in the battle are their children Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) and Lo'ak (Britain Dalton). The trailer introduces breathtaking new visuals without really revealing plot points of what is to come. At the end, it is about the battle for one's own identity. Oona Chaplin is finally revealed in the trailer, playing the role of a female leader named Varang. But what can viewers expect from Avatar 3? Some clues were given by actor Jack Champion, who plays Spider.'I was very shocked by [Avatar 3]. It just takes a hard left turn, and that's not a bad thing. You think you know where it's going, but then a wrecking ball comes. So you're completely like, 'Oh wow, I never thought that would've happened.' You also see more regions of Pandora, and you get introduced to more cultures. So I think it's even better than Avatar 2. Collectively, they'll each get better,' he told The Hollywood Reporter in 2022. Fan reactions Reacting to the trailer, a fan commented, 'One thing we can count on; Avatar visual effects are always beautiful.' A fan said, 'Earth, Water and now Fire. Jake Sully looking like an action hero with everything he's been through.' Another said, "Amazing as always, Cameron keeps showing us why he is the master of sequels & visual storytelling. Can't forget the music by the legend himself, James Horner. He may no longer be with us, but his legacy lives on forever in our hearts. RIP." A comment read, 'As soon as the destruction of home tree music played, I knew this movie is gonna be INCREDIBLE.' 'Even after 16 years since the first Avatar film was released, it still looks the same as the first one, and I still get shivers when I think about the Avatar world,' read another comment. Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to release in theatres on December 19.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Na'vi prepare for war in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
1 of 4 | Zoe Saldana returns as Neytiri in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- The first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third entry in James Cameron's film series, offered a first look at a new tribe of Na'vi called the Ash People. The trailer, posted to YouTube on Monday, features Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family teaming up with the Metkayina clan from Avatar: The Way of Water to prepare for battle against Pandora's sinister new tribe. "Your goddess has no dominion here," the leader of the Ash People, Varang (Oona Chaplin) says in the trailer. The film, set to hit theaters Dec. 19, also features returning cast members Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, Joel David Moore, Edie Falco and Dileep Rao. Newcomers to the franchise include David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh. The yet-to-be-titled fourth and fifth films in Cameron's Avatar universe are currently scheduled for release in 2029 and 2031. Sigourney Weaver turns 75: a look back Sigourney Weaver (L) and Winona Ryder, who co-star in "Alien Resurrection." pose together upon arriving at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles on November 20, 1997. Weaver has starred in four "Alien" movies with "Resurrection" being her last. The franchise continues with a TV series coming to Hulu in 2025. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
The Verge
2 days 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
