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Avatar: Fire and Ash Explores Sully Family's Grief

2/19/2026

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Story summary

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash follows the Sully family as they cope with the loss of their son Neteyam.
The film features an ambush led by Varang that drives part of the action.
Weta FX's Eric Saindon explains the visual effects, including more than 3,000 shots and live-action plates filmed in New Zealand.
The animation team created Tulkun movements with water simulations to support the film's seamless live-action/CGI blend.

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Story summary

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash follows the Sully family as they cope with the loss of their son Neteyam.
The film features an ambush led by Varang that drives part of the action.
Weta FX's Eric Saindon explains the visual effects, including more than 3,000 shots and live-action plates filmed in New Zealand.
The animation team created Tulkun movements with water simulations to support the film's seamless live-action/CGI blend.