16:25     04 November 2022    

20th Century Studios has released a new trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water” a few weeks ahead of the hotly anticipated sci-fi sequel’s December 16 release date, according to Variety.

20th Century Studios has released a new trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water” a few weeks ahead of the hotly anticipated sci-fi sequel’s December 16 release date, according to Variety. The second installment in the franchise sees the return of Stephen Lang’s villain character Colonel Quaritch — who is seemingly revived through a Na’vi avatar form — once again at odds with Pandora native Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and her mate Jake Sully (Sam Worthington). Set over a decade after the original film, which took place in 2154, the newly released trailer shows glimpses of Jake and Neytiri cozying up as a family. Viewers are given a deeper look at the couple’s Na’vi children: Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), Tuktirey (Trinity Bliss) and Kiri (Sigourney Weaver, returning to the franchise in a new role). Franchise newcomers include Kate Winslet, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco and Jemaine Clement. Just like 2009’s “Avatar,” Cameron is writing, producing, and editing “Avatar: The Way of Water,” in addition to directing. Jon Landau and Peter M. Tobyansen produce. The story was co-written by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno.