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\n\tAvatar: Fire and Ash<\/a> has had its first few screenings for press on Monday, and the early reaction suggests James Cameron<\/a> can celebrate yet another billion dollar box office mega hit.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile official critics reviews for Fire and Ash are embargoed till closer to the film\u2019s Dec. 19 release date, 20th Century Studios\u00a0allowed press to release social media reaction to screenings this week. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe third installment in Cameron\u2019s groundbreaking Avatar series, sees the action return to Pandora after the events of 2022\u2019s Avatar: The Way of Water, and introduces the \u201cAsh\u201d people, fire-themed Na\u2019vi clan. Fire and Ash stars Avatar regulars Sam Worthington, Zoe Salda\u00f1a, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder and Giovanni Ribisi. The Way of Water\u2018s Kate Winslet and Cliff Curtis reprise their roles. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe major new additions to the cast are Oona Chaplin, who plays Varang, the Na\u2019vi leader of the volcano-dwelling Mangkwan clan and David Thewlis, who plays Peylak, the Na\u2019vi leader of the Wind Traders.<\/p>\n

\n\tGiven the Cameron\u2019s pedigree, and Avatar\u2018s unique place in pop culture, Fire and Ash\u2018s box office prospects look good, but the film will still need to perform heroics to keep up with the hauls of the first two chapters. 2009\u2019s Avatar, the film that ushered in the 3D film craze, made over $2.9 billion at the global box office, not adjusted for inflation. The film still holds the title of the highest grossing movie in history. 2022\u2019s The Way of Water scored an incredible $2.34 billion worldwide, a figure all the more remarkable as the theatrical industry was still reeling from a post-COVID slump. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe third film is set to be followed by Avatar 4 in 2029 and Avatar 5 in 2031. <\/p>\n

\n\tSee a selection of social media reaction to Avatar: Fire and Ash below. <\/p>\n

James Cameron\u2019s AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is a phenomenal moviegoing experience. It\u2019s the biggest of the three \u2014 action-packed, visually jaw-dropping and rich with themes of family, legacy and survival. The way it weaves fire, water, air and land into every nook and cranny of the film\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aNO5xOXs5x<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s too much \u201cbeen there done that\u201d in terms of plot beats and set pieces, but AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is still an awe-inspiring technical and visceral achievement. It doesn\u2019t skimp on the melodrama or intensity, as James Cameron delivers a towering spectacle of such all-in\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/dTIxhG8hT6<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#Avatar<\/a> FIRE AND ASH is a knockout. An epic that delivers on an enormous scale, with the characters & worldbuilding paying off surprising dividends. It’s a delight to see a film be this big while still being a narratively & visually bold work of science-fiction. The best one yet. pic.twitter.com\/2bu9DGrg9r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bill Bria (@billbria) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

With #AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> master storyteller and visionary filmmaker James Cameron again delivers a hyperreal experience that is emotional and exhilarating. Repeatedly and exhaustively raising its own bar, this is an audacious feast that delivers more than anyone ordered. #Avatar<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RrkGINBrpO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a>: 3 films in, James Cameron still has the sauce, making the epic spectacular feel emotionally impactful. A glorious saga. Bold, brilliant & awesome in every way, this is what movie theaters were built for. Payakan is still my fave, but Varang is the MVP. pic.twitter.com\/zs1BjCTYmZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is a monumental cinematic achievement. Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work. By far, the best Avatar movie. Epic. Ambitious. Heartfelt. A must see pic.twitter.com\/pEgPkwKBZj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The HoloFiles \u2013 Movie\/TV News & Reviews (@theholofiles) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#Avatar<\/a>: Fire and Ash is another visually fantastic epic that also contains a couple of the most emotional moments in the series.
On the other hand, I had some issues with the third act and Way of Water remains the peak for me. But damn Cameron delivers spectacle like no one else pic.twitter.com\/16uVIXDikG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> is a damn good James Cameron movie! What else do you need to know?? Go see it in 3-D in the best theater you can find because it\u2019ll blow your mind. That\u2019s what JC does. Every bit as gorgeous as you\u2019d expect, Fire and Ash is also easily the most INTENSE Avatar\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uW5M476NKW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Killian (@chriskillian) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

I saw #AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a>! I was surprised at how well the movie plunges you right back into Pandora, and makes it every bit as stunning and thrilling as it has always been. I admire how earnest these movies are. It’s exactly as good as the first two and deserves as many billions.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Erik Voss (@eavoss) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is overstuffed with a lot of plot, further dragged down by repeating familiar beats from the previous entries. But Cameron still delivers amazing spectacle, with an intriguing darker tone. There\u2019s novel concepts here I wish were more thoroughly explored. pic.twitter.com\/O6Q6fn7iT2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Josh Parham (@JRParham) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> is extraordinary. James Cameron delivers another visual feast that has an emotional, action packed story centered around the impact of grief and hatred. Oona Chaplin is this film\u2019s beautifully unhinged standout as Varang. Already want to see it again! https:\/\/t.co\/ABZBCj7zYr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Branyan Towe (@BranyanTowe) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Never doubt James Cameron. AVATAR: FIRE & ASH is another sprawling, ambitious, gorgeous adventure. Oona Chaplin is the best new element \u2013 she’s iconic, she’s gaggy, etc, and her ash tribe rocks. Cameron expands the series’ visual capacity with some innovative, trippy sequences. pic.twitter.com\/fxAa7lkSZT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cody (@codymonster91) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> \u2014 there\u2019s no denying that the spectacle of these films are unmatched. This one is bigger, louder, sharper. The 3D experience was truly something to behold. However, outside of a SPECTACULAR Oona Chaplin & a fascinating new tribe, the story is frustratingly\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4gCezW8piD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nikko Supreme (@NikkoCaruso) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is a propulsive, visually stunning blockbuster on par with other installments. Using action-packed spectacle to elevate a solid narrative into a thrilling experience with the best technical craftmanship of all time, it\u2019s worth a watch for fans of the trilogy pic.twitter.com\/5tXxyb1lQT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Diego Andaluz (@thediegoandaluz) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> is the most awe-inspiring movie I\u2019ve seen all year. James Cameron continues to be a true visionary in cinema, but it\u2019s Weaver and Champion who are the heart and soul of this beautiful movie. Seeing this in anything but IMAX 3D should be a federal crime. pic.twitter.com\/3QZsG1iyAA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Thomas Ellinidis \u2022 One Take News (@ThomasOneTake) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is the first James Cameron sequel that feels kinda like a regular follow-up rather than an innovative re-envisioning of its predecessor’s world. It also just casually drops ~3-4 of the best\/coolest action sequences of the year and I was rapt the whole time.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jesse Hassenger (@rockmarooned) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Avatar: Fire and Ash has some fun action set pieces but boy if it isn\u2019t mostly a repetitive bore. Virtually identical to The Way of Water and feels pointless. Liked the legacy Oona Chaplin brought but a pretty generic villain. These movies also never need to be three hours long. pic.twitter.com\/DOIh25gIDC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) \u2013 the messiest entry has me tempered, despite a thematic thorniness that\u2019s so intriguing. There\u2019s still plenty to be stunned by, including Cameron tapping back into an amorous energy I haven\u2019t seen from him in ages, all due to an excellent Oona Chaplin pic.twitter.com\/IgFh2BUxl4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Giovanni Lago (@TheGiovanniLago) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

FIRE AND ASH is the biggest, heaviest, most epic #Avatar<\/a> film to date. It plays like a Part 2 to The Way of Water’s Part 1, with much of its runtime on grief and the fallout of war. This time, it’s the performances that linger. Sam Worthington and Stephen Lang are even better\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ufHK5itHL5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 kevin l. lee (@Klee_FilmReview) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Avatar: Fire and Ash is gorgeous to look at & certainly has its moments, but it falls into the same trap of repetition as the previous films. Lots of set up for little payoff, but at least we get some great action sequences. Varang is a fun new addition. Far too long. #Avatar<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fFAd6M6Qrd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tessa Smith \u2013 Mama’s Geeky (@MamasGeeky) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Three films in and I still can\u2019t get over how magical the #Avatar<\/a> movies are. Wish I had more original phrasing, but this applies too well \u2014 #AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> truly feels like a ride. I couldn\u2019t believe how quickly I was pulled back into the world of Pandora and swept up in the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TdmAxp4ELQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

We all thought James Cameron was making his Star Wars, #AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> cements it as his Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy (highly complimentary). This is so At World’s End coded & Cameron has fully embraced the anime & video game inspos even more proudly here. A nonstop series\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pDOQNgaEKz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH plays best having just seen THE WAY OF WATER because it feels like a Part 2 of that story. I was blown away by the visuals, the score, and many performances. But goddammit, you gotta see this thing in Dolby 3D (1.85:1)! It\u2019s unreal how immersive it is. pic.twitter.com\/8Rd03dzBFE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Hlav\u00e1\u010d (@adamhlavac) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#AvatarFireAndAsh<\/a> is so wildly, unfathomably epic, ambitious, and audacious in every single way, you can’t help but forgive that it has some noticeable flaws.<\/p>\n

It grabs you and sweeps you up in this snowball of emotion, action, and spectacle as only James Cameron can deliver. pic.twitter.com\/iLLDSskFEG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH delivers the most emotional moments of the franchise and is, by far, the most epic in both scope and runtime, yet it also mines the least amount of new material from covering so much ground. Still, the breathtaking visual effects, world-building, and evolving\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/JhFGiLyA2j<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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