Even the colour palette tells a story. In Avatar (2009), Cameron famously leaned into a luminous jungle dreamscape and a bright blue tone. In Fire and Ash, colour looks to be drained. Scenes hang in smoke-drenched oranges and greys, as if grief itself has leaked into the soil.

Disney has officially revealed the stunning first trailer for James Cameron's next "Avatar" film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which is set to hit theaters on December 19, 2025, three years after "Avatar: The Way of the Water."

Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and their family return for the third pic, which also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass and Kate Winslet.

James Cameron offers a first look at Oona Chaplin as Varang, the formidable leader of the Ash Clan, in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' This new Na'vi faction, revealed ahead of the film's December 2025 release,