Avatar: Fire and Ash will be the first project in the series not expected to bring groundbreaking new visuals, but it's got something arguably better.

James Cameron has shared some new details about the upcoming Avatar 3, and it seems like it won't be what you're expecting. The auteur says Avatar: Fire And Ash will make some "brave choices" with its storytelling as we return to Pandora once again.

Director James Cameron, for his upcoming sci-fi sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash, in the Avatar film franchise, talks about making "brave choices" in an interview with Empire.

James Cameron is a legendary filmmaker, and his current project, the Avatar films, are considered some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. While fans can re-watch the first two movies with a Disney+ subscription or ride attractions at Disney Resorts,

James Cameron doesn’t seem like he’s afraid to shake things up with the Avatar franchise. In a recent interview with Empire, the filmmaker teased that the third installment in the blockbuster franchise,

James Cameron has teased more information on the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in the $5 billion-plus big-screen spectacular series. It sounds like we’re mixing up the elements this time around, with — as the same suggests — more of fire and air, rather than the water and lush greenery that has typified the look of Avatar’s world.

A third Avatar film is coming our way this December and will expand Pandora. Here's what we know about Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Cameron noted, “In Avatar 3, we will also explore new worlds while continuing the story of the main characters.” This commitment to storytelling depth signals that the upcoming installment will not merely serve as a bridge between the previous films but will instead mark the beginning of a more intricate narrative journey.

The new issue of Empire features a brand new look at the next Avatar movie – along with a major new James Cameron interview, all part of our Path To Pandora, bringing you fresh Avatar updates across every single Empire issue of 2025.

Fire and Ash has been released. Avatar: Fire and Ash will be released in United States theaters this coming December from 20th Century Studios. The third installment in the Avatar film franchise, Fire and Ash will once again be directed by James Cameron.