‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Reveals Fire Na’vi Origins and Hints at Massive Clan War
A new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash gives fans a deeper look at Pandora and the struggles of a new Na’vi clan. In the clip, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) warns, “This world is much deeper than you imagine,” and the trailer quickly shows he might be underestimating just how dangerous things have become.
The spotlight is on the Mangkwan Clan, also known as the Ash Clan. According to the trailer, this group felt abandoned by Eywa during a time of crisis. Their leader, Varang (Oona Chaplin), forms an uneasy alliance with Col. Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), creating a threat that could put Jake, his family, and all of Pandora in danger.
James Cameron told Empire, “Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She’s hardened by that…. She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil.”
This world is much deeper than you imagine. Watch the brand-new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash and experience it in theatres December 19th.
— Avatar (@officialavatar) September 25, 2025
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The trailer also hints at a larger battle looming. Spider (Jack Champion), a human orphan taken in by Jake and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), grows closer to his Na’vi family. Meanwhile, humans may gain the ability to breathe Pandora’s air, adding a new level of danger to the Na’vi way of life.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third film in the Avatar series. James Cameron co-wrote the script with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, based on a story they created with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno.
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet all return from previous films. The movie is produced by Lightstorm Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Studios.
The film has faced a long journey to the screen. Cameron first discussed making sequels back in 2006, and the first two sequels were officially announced in 2010. Filming for Fire and Ash started in New Zealand on September 25, 2017, alongside Avatar: The Way of Water, and lasted over three years, finishing in late December 2020. The project required new technology for underwater performance capture, which contributed to the delays.
The movie’s release has been postponed several times, with the latest push happening on August 9, 2024. It is now set to hit theaters in the United States on December 19. Cameron also has two more sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, planned for 2029 and 2031.
From the trailer, it’s clear that Avatar: Fire and Ash will explore new conflicts and test the limits of the Na’vi and their world. The stakes feel higher than ever, and fans are in for a dramatic and visually stunning story. What do you think about the trailer and the new threats facing Pandora? Share your thoughts in the comments.