The highly anticipated third installment of James Cameron’s Avatar saga now has an official title: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. The revelation was made during the D23 Expo on Friday, where Cameron, along with stars Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington, unveiled the title to an eager audience.

Though Cameron did not showcase any footage from the film, he did reveal concept art, including a striking image of Neytiri (Saldana) dancing over flames and riding banshees. “You’ll see a lot more of Pandora that you’ve never seen before,” Cameron teased. “It’s an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it’s also got very high emotional stakes, more than ever before. We’re going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love,” ANI reported from Los Angeles.

Avatar: Fire and Ash was shot back-to-back with the 2022 release Avatar: The Way of Water. The sequel depicted the ongoing war between humanity and the Na’vi, focusing on Jake Sully (Worthington) and Neytiri (Saldana) as they defend the aquatic Metkayina clan against the Resource Development Administration (RDA). The film concluded with a bittersweet victory for the Na’vi, marred by the loss of Jake and Neytiri’s eldest son and the continued presence of the RDA on Pandora.

The third film, Fire and Ash, will explore new dimensions of Pandora, introducing the “Ash People,” a Na’vi clan that Cameron hints may be more inclined towards violence and power than other clans. The narrative promises to take fans on a journey filled with even greater emotional depth and intense conflicts.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is slated for release on December 19, 2025. The original Avatar (2009) remains the highest-grossing film of all time, with its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, following in its footsteps with a successful release in December 2022.

The film’s production marks a poignant chapter for Cameron and his team, as they continue the Avatar saga without the presence of Jon Landau, Cameron’s longtime creative partner who passed away in July at the age of 63.