First "Avatar 3: Fire and Ash" Trailer Reveals the Ash Tribe and Mind-Blowing Graphics

Cameron has once again set a new standard for visual cinema, and the main thing you can see in the "Fire and Ash" trailer is that the graphics have reached another level. From facial details to the sweeping landscapes of Pandora — everything looks not like animation, but like actual footage of an alien reality.

What the Trailer Revealed

Familiar faces return to the screen — Jake, Neytiri, and their children. But this time they're facing a new enemy: the Ash People, an aggressive clan living near volcanoes.

Their leader Varang (Oona Chaplin) looks terrifyingly confident, and her ability to control fire threatens to destroy Pandora's forests.

Humanoid with blue skin wearing body armor, female humanoid with dreadlocks and feathers in her hair — Frames from the "Avatar 3: Fire and Ash" trailer

The trailer also flashes scenes with the water tribe from the second film, majestic airships (pulled by massive ray-like creatures), and towering erupting volcanoes.

What the Film's About

"Fire and Ash" continues the Sully family story but focuses on internal conflict and the children coming of age.

Lo'ak struggles to find his place between his parents' world and his own calling, while Kiri gets captured by Varang, who declares: "Your goddess has no power here." Meanwhile, old enemy Quaritch — now in an avatar body — appears to forge an alliance with the Ash People.

Cast

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, and Sigourney Weaver all return to their roles. Newcomers include Oona Chaplin (Varang), David Thewlis, and Michelle Yeoh.

"Avatar 3: Fire and Ash" trailer

The film hits theaters December 19, 2025, with parts four and five to follow. The fourth installment is already in production. Back in September 2022 at D23 Expo, Cameron revealed that "Avatar 4" production had officially begun.

Fan Reactions

Fans are already calling the trailer "the most beautiful thing Cameron has ever made." YouTube user @rohitguleria9425 commented on the trailer:

Every second of this trailer was like desktop wallpaper.

YouTube viewer @rohitguleria9425

I'll add that the fire effects in the trailer look physically real. It's not entirely clear whether it's CGI or practical effects, but the interaction with the element looks impressive.

What's Next

Based on the trailer, "Fire and Ash" promises to surpass the second film in intensity and mood. This new installment will be much darker, more mature, and dramatic. And if water amazed us before, now fire will consume us. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we reported that James Cameron will take a break from "Avatar" to make a film about carnivorous elves.