Avatar : The Way of Water is a 2022 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Distributed by 20th Century Studios, it is the sequel to Avatar (2009) and the second installment in the Avatar film series. The film's theatrical release has been subject to nine delays, with the latest occurring on August 9, 2024; [1][7] it is scheduled for release in the United States on December 19, 2025. [1][3][8] Two additional sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, are in various stages of production and are expected to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively. The two-part documentary provides an inside look at the making of James Cameron’s Avatar : The Way of Water and a first look at the upcoming Avatar : Fire and Ash. It is now scheduled for release on December 19, 2025. Two additional sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, are in various stages of production and are expected to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively.
