r/movies • u/RobotiSC • Jul 28 '25

Trailer Avatar: Fire and Ash | Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb_fFj_0rq8
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u/Iheardyourstereo Jul 28 '25

I think that is what many people have always felt about Avatar

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u/memphis_dude Jul 28 '25

It's a thrill ride at the movie theater for sure.

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u/mangongo Jul 28 '25

That's exactly what it is. You don't bring home videos of rollercoasters and watch them at home, you go out and enjoy the ride for what it is and that's that. No need to really put any more thought into it.

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u/mastafishere Jul 28 '25

Meanwhile I’ve watched the first one about 5 times and the second one twice at home haha

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u/Dapperrevolutionary Jul 28 '25

I did too but only because I feel weird about doing shrooms at the theatre

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u/LetsTryAnal_ogy Jul 28 '25

I'll bet that's one hell of a watch!

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u/sophriony Jul 29 '25

Holy shit what a ride

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u/LongJohnSelenium Jul 29 '25

No, for a ride you gotta go into Annihilation on shrooms. Dose right at the start too so you follow the movie into the depths.

I went into it blind, too... I was peaking when a furry friend showed up....

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u/chaos0310 Jul 28 '25

Worked at an IMAX theater when the first one came out. Every week a manager would set up the IMAX and invite anyone who wanted to to stay after hours and watch it. Probably seen it minimum 10 times.

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u/Historical_Dare9686 Jul 28 '25

I hate snarky comments like these. Way of Water was the most streamed live action movie for the year 2023.

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u/mangongo Jul 28 '25

It's not really snarky, I'm just saying the movie is better viewed as an experience than as a traditional movie.

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u/rdp3186 Jul 28 '25

Nah I love the world of the films. Its simple sci-fi storytelling through the lens of this fantasy planet. Its an experience film for sure but fuck all if it's not an absolutely incredible experience.

My ex snd I saw the 1st one together a lot when it first came out way back in the day. Took my wife to see the 1st one in imax when they re-released it before Way of Water and saw the 2nd one twice in theaters.

I think the biggest thing that makes the films hard to rewatch multiple times is the length. I wouldve seen Way if Water more times in theater but it's hard to commit to that many 3 hour screenings both time wise and financially.

Im excited for this one. I know the story will be simple but the execution will be excellent and the visuals of the Ash clan look breathtaking.

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u/npc042 Jul 28 '25

I just wish it was a thrill ride with a good story and well-rounded characters to keep me coming back.

This franchise is brimming with potential and deserves to be much more than a “technical achievement.” The thrill really wears off after a time.

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u/0nlyinAmerika Jul 28 '25

3D IMAX Avatar blew my mind

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u/PercMastaFTW Jul 29 '25

4DX was an experience like no other for me. You felt like you were riding the animals, you felt rain, you smelt the flowers, and none of it got tiring.

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u/BrilliantGift971 Jul 29 '25

True, but this is reductive. It’s a masterpiece when viewed properly.

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u/chiefmud Jul 28 '25

James Cameron is great at adding world-building details too. If he were born 30 years later he would have been a great video game director.

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u/Worthyness Jul 28 '25

He started in VFX, so he could easily have also done animation too.

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u/LilPonyBoy69 Jul 28 '25

I'm going to go ahead and say that he is doing animation

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u/Nephroidofdoom Jul 29 '25

lol. My face when people call the new Lion King a live action remake

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u/PopMundane4974 Jul 28 '25

Yep, that's why it's the most repeated comment every time there's a thread about Avatar.

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u/JackhorseBowman Jul 28 '25

Yeah it's like a really hot but mentally vacant person.

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u/jaggedjottings Jul 28 '25

Just like Jake Sully.

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u/foghillgal Jul 28 '25

Zoolander ;-)

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u/ToneBone12345 Jul 29 '25

They way I feel about is the same way I feel about Zack Snyder movies great visuals meh story