Early reactions to Avatar: Fire and Ash praise James Cameron's third film as a visually stunning, emotionally powerful epic with revolutionary VFX. The movie premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the cast and crew walked up a blue lit carpet set against the backdrop of volcanic themed designs inspired by the movie's new landscapes.
Attendees, including film critics, industry insiders and select fans, lauded the movie, particularly for its expanded mythology, deeper emotions, and the overall narrative. The 197 minute film is being hailed as Cameron's boldest and most mature take on the world of Pandora.
Directed by James Cameron and co written with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues the story of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), set one year after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water. The latest instalment delves into the family's confrontation with a new threat - the Ash people of the Mangkwan clan, led by Varang, who joins hands with Quaritch.
The film rolls out globally throughout December, with India's theatrical release set for 19 December, coinciding with the US release. France will have a limited release starting 5 December, followed by releases in Tokyo on 10 December and London on 11 December.