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James Cameron’sAvatar: The Way of Waterwill have a longer runtime than the original movie, with the sequel going over three hours. The second installment is set to arrive in theaters this December, more than a decade after its first release in 2009. The original film had two hours and 41 minutes runtime.
Avataris Cameron’s most successful film and still stands strong despite many other blockbuster movies that came out after its premiere. The sequel is expected to conquer the box office again alongside its predecessor, followed by Marvel Studios’Avengers: EndgameandTitanic.
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What To Expect From Avatar: The Way Of Water
Avataris set on the planet of Pandora, a mystical and exotic land rich in natural resources yet in danger of human exploitation. The natives Na’vi are a race of sapient extraterrestrial humanoids facing conflict with invaders. Some humans chose to protect the planet using state-of-the-art technology and transfer consciousness to the natives in order for them to interact with the planet’s flora and fauna.
The sequel will follow fifteen years after the first movie, and it will star Sam Worthington as Jake Sully and Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, now parents of five Na’vi kids. It will also include franchise newcomers Kate Winslet and Vin Diesel. From the title alone, fans can assume the story will take place in the waters of Pandora.
In September,Cameronshowcased several scenes fromAvatar 2at the D23 event, which he produced alongside Jon Landau. Most of the clips were footage of immersive underwater scenes. Fans could also remember that Disney and 20th Century released a remastered version of the firstAvatarfilm. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, it earned about $76 million worldwide, gaining a total gross of $2.92 billion.Avatarremains the highest-grossing movie of all time.
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Fans Aren’t Happy With The Movie’s Official Runtime
The official runtime has not been released, but according toTHR, the duration of the film was leaked right after it received its PG-13 rating. Although this is not a surprise anymore, given that we have films that ran for over three hours, such asAvengers: Endgame, some fans did not like the idea of sitting for such a long time.
They took to Twitter to their sentiments regardingAvatar: The Way of Water’s runtime. Check out what they have to say:
https://twitter.com/zaeviann/status/1585997808338968582
Sorry, that’s me out.‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Runtime Sails Past Three Hourshttps://t.co/njsXts3586
— Look- (Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One) (@Dene71)June 29, 2025
Admitting we can go to the bathroom at anytime and not miss anything sure is..admitting that your movie is so bland you may miss a portion of it and not be lost.
— Darkwing Disco Duck (@TwistedNubbins)June 09, 2025
I ain’t watching a 3 hour long cartoon about blue cat people dude. Especially not in a movie theater
— Zak (@bridgeinboston)June 08, 2025
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Cameron wrote the script for the film with Josh Friedman and is planning to have two more sequels. The director said in hisinterview with IGN:
“I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”
Now, that is one way to hype up fans, so go and mark your calendars becauseAvatar: The Way of Waterwill hit theaters this August 15, 2025.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
