The much-awaited trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash is finally out – though not as planned. Just hours after its exclusive premiere with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the trailer was leaked online. In response, the makers released it officially. The unexpected early drop has only added to the buzz.
Directed by James Cameron, Fire and Ash is the third film in the Avatar franchise, following the 2009 original and 2022's The Way of Water. And from the looks of the trailer, things are about to get darker, deeper and more emotional in Pandora.
The 2-minute-25-second trailer opens with the stunning visuals we have come to expect – glowing forests, vast oceans, and rich tribal life. Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana) is heard invoking her ancestors: “The strength of the ancestors is here.”
The tone soon shifts. Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) returns as a conflicted leader who is navigating both an external war and his own inner struggle.
“You cannot live like this, baby – in hate,” he says, hinting at the emotional weight the story will carry.
The trailer teases a battle on all fronts – land, air and sea – as well as a more personal one within the Sully family. Their children, Kiri (played by Sigourney Weaver), Lo'ak (played by Britain Dalton) and others are caught in the growing conflict. The fight is not just about survival anymore, but also about identity and healing.
A major reveal in the trailer is the introduction of Varang, played by Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin. She leads the Mangkwan Clan, a fierce Na'vi-like group living near an active volcano. Marked by red war paint and fiery energy, Varang brings a new dynamic to the saga.
Avatar: Fire and Ash also stars Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis.
The film hits theatres worldwide on December 19, 2025. It is the third of five planned films, with the fourth due in 2029 and the final chapter expected in 2031.
