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Avatar: The Way of Water Returns with Exclusive Clips

10/2/2025

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Avatar Re-Release Announcement

Avatar: The Way of Water re-releases on October 3 with clips from Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Each screening features one of three clips, advancing the Jake Sully–Neytiri arc against the Ash People.
The film features the cast and introduces Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis, with a December 19, 2023 release, produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau.

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The Abyss Recognition

The Abyss remains underappreciated next to Cameron's Titanic and Avatar since its 1989 release.
It earned $90 million and follows a diving team encountering underwater aliens during a submarine search.
A late-2023 4K restoration drew criticism for a polished look, while Avatar: Fire and Ash continues ocean theme.
The Abyss earned four Academy Award nominations and won Best Visual Effects.

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Avatar Re-Release Announcement

Avatar: The Way of Water re-releases on October 3 with clips from Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Each screening features one of three clips, advancing the Jake Sully–Neytiri arc against the Ash People.
The film features the cast and introduces Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis, with a December 19, 2023 release, produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau.

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