Avatar: The Way of Water
“Return to Pandora.”
Synopsis
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-22
Top Cast
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Sam Worthington
Jake Sully
Zoe Saldaña
Neytiri
Sigourney Weaver
Kiri
Stephen Lang
Colonel Miles Quaritch
Kate Winslet
Ronal
Cliff Curtis
Tonowari
Joel David Moore
Norm Spellman
CCH Pounder
Mo'at
Edie Falco
General Frances Ardmore
Jemaine Clement
Dr. Ian Garvin
Giovanni Ribisi
Parker Selfridge
Britain Dalton
Lo'ak
Jamie Flatters
Neteyam
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
Tuktirey 'Tuk'
Jack Champion
Miles 'Spider' Socorro
Brendan Cowell
Mick Scoresby
Bailey Bass
Tsireya
Filip Geljo
Aonung
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 102 DaysShanghai Disney Resort
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 28, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 20, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$460M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.33B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.07x
+$1.87B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cameron
- Screenplay & Story
- James Cameron, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
- Original Score
- Simon Franglen
- Original Title
- Avatar: The Way of Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Budget
- $460M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.33B
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cameron
James Cameron, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Josh Friedman, Shane Salerno
Simon Franglen
Richard Bluck, Russell Carpenter
James Cameron, John Refoua, Stephen E. Rivkin
David Valdes, Richard Baneham, James Cameron, Jon Landau
Department Leadership Roster
James Cameron
Screenplay
James Cameron
Director
Simon Franglen
Original Music Composer
Amanda Silver
Screenplay
Rick Jaffa
Screenplay
Stuart Thorp
Stunt Coordinator
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
James Cameron
Editor
James Cameron
Producer
Ben Procter
Production Design
Jon Landau
Producer
Dylan Cole
Production Design
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
John Refoua
Editor
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Avatar: The Way of Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Avatar: The Way of Water about?
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
Who directed Avatar: The Way of Water?
Avatar: The Way of Water was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in Avatar: The Way of Water?
The principal cast of Avatar: The Way of Water includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet.
When was Avatar: The Way of Water released and how long is it?
Avatar: The Way of Water was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Avatar: The Way of Water?
Avatar: The Way of Water had a reported production budget of $460M and grossed $2.33B at the worldwide box office (5.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Avatar: The Way of Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Avatar: The Way of Water was composed by Simon Franglen.
Is Avatar: The Way of Water based on a book or true story?
Avatar: The Way of Water is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "James Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Avatar: The Way of Water?
Avatar: The Way of Water holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).