Many scenes were shot at 48 frames per second (fps) to provide smoother motion, particularly in underwater sequences. Critical and Commercial Success Avatar: The Way of Water - Disney Movies
Estimated between $350 million and $460 million Box Office: $2.334 billion worldwide Main Cast: Sam Worthington as Jake Sully Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri Sigourney Weaver as Kiri (and Dr. Grace Augustine) Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch (recombinant) Kate Winslet as Ronal Cliff Curtis as Tonowari Plot Summary Many scenes were shot at 48 frames per
The production used the "Deep X 3D" system with submersible lenses to eliminate distortions common in underwater filming. To record realistic movement, the cast performed in
To record realistic movement, the cast performed in a 250,000-gallon tank. They were trained in free diving; notably, Kate Winslet held her breath for over seven minutes during filming. They must learn "the way of water," adapting
To protect their people, the Sully family flees to the eastern seaboard of Pandora, seeking sanctuary with the Metkayina reef clan. They must learn "the way of water," adapting to a new culture and bonding with sea creatures like the Tulkun—highly intelligent, whale-like beings. The conflict reaches a climax when Quaritch tracks them down, leading to a massive battle at sea that forces the family to fight for survival. Technological Innovations