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Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. Read More Read Less

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Narratively, it might be fairly standard stuff -- but visually speaking, Avatar: The Way of Water is a stunningly immersive experience.

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Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader It would be missing the point to call the proceedings indulgent to the point of self-infatuation: Cameron has built a new world from the remixed bits of this one, and he seems determined that we should not simply visit Pandora, we should live in it. Rated: 2/5 Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com It’s more than you can possibly imagine. A fantasy world so vivid and real it commands your full attention for 3h 12m. And when it’s done, you’ll still want to linger in this heightened state of make believe. Rated: 4/4 Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) If you go just for the escape and spectacle, you will be in awe. Dec 20, 2022 Full Review Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Nadya Martinez The Latin Times Avatar: The Way of Water, the long awaited sequel to Cameron’s Avatar - the highest grossing film of all time - was ultimately mesmerizing and a mind-blowing immersive visual experience taking audiences on a epic adventure unlike anything seen before. Rated: 8/10 Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Swara Salih The Nerds of Color Overall, Avatar: The Way of Water is a colossal disappointment on a story and character level, saved only by its stunning visuals (at least when they’re not too garish). Rated: C- Jul 7, 2024 Full Review Avatar: The Way of Water | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Joonatan Itkonen Toisto.net The first Avatar was a spectacular display of technical prowess. It utilized Cameron’s brilliant populist instincts to capture the imagination of the planet. By comparison, The Way of Water feels like a pale imitation. Rated: 1/5 Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Drew D Love it, but just a tick below the original. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review First name L The way of watered down storytelling. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review devon Great movie just watching but In 3d I was with a group of 9 and we keep taking off our glasses bc it hurt but definitely a 10/10 Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review Jeff C No justice to the first. Felt more like a stand alone film that was made just to set up the next, but it never really set itself to be anything but okay. I can watch the first film from time to time and it never gets old. This one got stale half way through the very first time watching. I hope the next installment is better... way better. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Julia so amazing 😍 so good Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Saul Guzman The movie was sensational Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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James Cameron Director Sam Worthington Jake Zoe Saldana Neytiri Sigourney Weaver Kiri Stephen Lang Quaritch Cliff Curtis Tonowari
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Synopsis Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

Director
James Cameron

Producer
James Cameron, Jon Landau

Screenwriter
James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver

Distributor
20th Century Studios

Production Co
20th Century Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment

Rating
PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Intense Action|Sequences of Strong Violence|Some Strong Language)

Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 2022, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 28, 2023

Box Office (Gross USA)
$684.1M

Runtime
3h 12m

Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
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FAQs

What is the big fish in Avatar: The Way of Water? ›

The dinicthoid (Na'vi name: srakat) is a large Pandoran fish that lives in Pandora's lakes and murky lowland drainages. It has a very thick armor that makes it stronger and more durable than other fish.

What are critics saying about Avatar: The Way of Water? ›

While the movie boasts stunning visuals and a unique underwater world, it lacks the emotional depth and compelling storyline that made the first film so memorable. The biggest issue with "Avatar: The Way of Water" is its lackluster storyline. The plot is thin and predictable, with little to no character development.

What is the point of Avatar Way of Water? ›

Avatar: The Way of Water suggests how, despite years of peace, colonizers like the RDA won't stop until they get what they want, which ultimately leads to the violent seizure and control of Pandora. Avatar 2 is a lesson in what colonization looks like through a fictional world that also reflects human history.

Was Avatar Way of Water a bust? ›

As the third highest-grossing movie of all time with $2.3 billion, behind Avatar's $2.9 billion and Avengers: Endgame's $2.79 billion, Deadline sources deem Avatar: The Way of Water profitable with $531.7 million.

How tall is Neteyam? ›

Neteyam
Height (approx.)8'2” (262 cm)
Played byJamies Flatters 5'9”

What are the fish breathing in the water in Avatar? ›

Skimwings also known as tsurak by the Na'vi are powerful, large marine creatures similar to the flying fish of Earth. An indomitable presence above and below the water, the skimwing uses gills while underwater, but breathes air through two nostrils on the top of its head during prolonged flights.

Why is Avatar Way of Water controversial? ›

While the film explores ethical issues through its plot and characters, the film itself is its own ethical issue. Ahead of its release, I indigenous groups called for a boycott of the movie, arguing that the way the Na'vi are depicted, though they are extraterrestrials with blue skin, amounts to cultural appropriation.

What is the moral lesson of Avatar: The Way of Water? ›

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is a meditation on what it means to love, whether that be a culture, a place or a person. The Sullies respond to the world and to each other with love; they want to understand where they are and the unfamiliar ways of those around them and to support and save their family.

Who was Kiris' dad? ›

Augustine's colleague Norm Spellman (Joel David Moore) was the father and Grace conceived Kiri before the end of Avatar before somehow giving birth in her Avatar body. However, the more interesting theory is that Kiri is literally the child of Eywa due to some sort of immaculate conception.

Is Avatar 2 hit or flop? ›

James Cameron's Avatar 2's global collection now stands at $2.2433 billion, surpassing Titanic's worldwide collection of $2.218 billion. Cameron, the only filmmaker with three films grossing $2 billion or more, directed the first, third, and fourth most successful releases in history.

How tall are avatars? ›

The fully grown avatar is much closer in appearance to the long-limbed Na'vi than to a human. Typical adult size ranges from nine to ten feet (2.75 to 3.0m) tall with blue skin, bioluminescent markings and large eyes with golden irises.

Why do humans wear masks on Pandora? ›

More than 100 years from now, humans have traveled to a distant moon called Pandora, which is not unlike earth— forests, oceans, etc. —but also has air that becomes toxic for humans after about 10 seconds, which means humans have to wear oxygen masks to walk around.

Why did Avatar 2 fail? ›

Sam Worthington, its supposed star, was a nobody. There were too many blue people in it. The first film had had the novelty of 3D, but that was now a completely defunct format, popular only in China. People had moved on.

Was Avatar Way of Water a flop? ›

How Avatar: The Way of Water Became the 6th Movie in History to Make $2 Billion. After being in theaters for just over a month, Avatar: The Way of Water—the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 hit—has officially grossed over $2.024 billion.

How much did James Cameron make from Avatar: Way of Water? ›

James Cameron reportedly made at least $95 million from 'Avatar: The Way of Water' James Cameron earned at least $95 million for "Avatar: The Way of Water," Forbes reported. He was the No. 8 highest-paid entertainer of 2022, according to Forbes.

What do the fish represent in Avatar? ›

La, the Ocean Spirit, takes the form of a black koi fish, symbolizing balance and harmony with Tui, the Moon Spirit, who took on the form of a white koi fish. Together they're seen as a representation of balance, and their respective colors help to invoke the Chinese yin-yang symbol, a symbol of balance and Taoism.

What are the sea creatures in Avatar: The Way of Water? ›

James Cameron introduced a wide variety of underwater species in his blockbuster sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, most notably the tulkun, massive, sentient, whale-like creatures who have a spiritual relationship with the Metkayina reef clan.

What are the whale fish in Avatar? ›

The Tulkun are a species of whale-like creatures native to the oceans of Pandora.

What is the moon fish from Avatar? ›

The Moon Spirit was incarnated in the form of a white koi fish. It resided in the Spirit Oasis with its partner, the Ocean Spirit, a black koi fish. With the rise of the moon, the Northern waterbenders use its power to greatly enhance their waterbending ability.

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