Disney has officially dropped the first trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, the highly anticipated third chapter in the blockbuster Avatar franchise.
Scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, the film arrives three years after the global success of Avatar: The Way of Water.
A New Threat Emerges: The Ash People
Like its predecessor introduced the aquatic Metkayina clan, Fire and Ash will spotlight a new, fiery faction — the Ash People. First revealed at the 2024 D23 Expo, the group is seen dancing around blazing fire pits, covered in soot and war paint. According to Cameron, the Ash People represent a darker, more violent chapter in Pandora’s evolving saga.
“You’ll see a lot more of Pandora that you’ve never seen before,” Cameron told fans at D23. He described Fire and Ash as an “wild adventure with deep emotional stakes,” pushing returning characters into challenging new territory.
Returning Cast and New Faces
The ensemble cast includes returning stars Sam Worthington, 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.
New additions include Oona Chaplin as the fearsome Ash queen Varang, along with David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh. Varang, who appears to wield control over fire, ominously declares in the trailer: “Your goddess has no dominion here.”
Plot Teases Major Conflict
The trailer hints at a massive conflict brewing on Pandora. Jake Sully’s family and the Metkayina clan unite against Varang and her fiery followers, who have formed an alliance with the relentless Colonel Quaritch (Lang). Blazing infernos engulf Pandora’s lush forests, signaling a war unlike any before.
Originally conceived as a single film with The Way of Water, Cameron decided to divide the story due to its scale. He hinted that Fire and Ash will feature new characters you’ll love—or love to hate.
With its mix of emotional depth, explosive visuals, and high-stakes drama, Avatar: Fire and Ash is poised to be another cinematic milestone.