(2022) is the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster. Set more than a decade after the first film, it focuses on the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they seek refuge from a returning human threat among the Metkayina reef people of Pandora. Core Report Details

Cameron utilized revolutionary underwater performance capture technology, requiring a custom-built 900,000-gallon tank. The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects .

The film is one of the most expensive ever made, with an estimated production budget between $350 million and $460 million .

The third installment, titled Avatar: Fire and Ash , is scheduled for release in December 2025 .

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It was a massive commercial success, grossing $2.32 billion worldwide. It currently stands as the third-highest-grossing film of all time, surpassed only by the original Avatar and Avengers: Endgame .

The film faced some backlash and calls for boycotts from Indigenous communities regarding its characterizations and perceived "white savior" narrative. Film Statistics Summary Director James Cameron Running Time 192 minutes (3h 12m) Release Date December 16, 2022 (USA) Lead Cast

Reviews were generally positive regarding the visual spectacle and technical innovation, though many critics noted a relatively simple, predictable plot and a lengthy runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes .