
Avatar: The Way of Water
Return to Pandora.
2022 • 192 min • Action · Adventure · Science Fiction
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 83 Reviewers · 12 · 75%
- 76 Audience · 14455 · 25%
Set over a decade after the first film, this sequel follows the Sully family as they face new threats and endure tragedies to protect each other. They must leave their home and learn the ways of the water to survive.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Extended battle sequences with futuristic weapons
- Some frightening creatures and intense chase scenes
- Themes of loss and separation within the family
- Brief partial nudity in a non-sexual context
What it models well
- Family unity and protection
- Environmental stewardship
- Acceptance of differences
- Courage and sacrifice
Talk about it after
- The importance of adaptation and resilience
- Protecting natural resources and ecosystems
- Dealing with grief and loss
- Finding your place within a new culture
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Top billed cast
Director: James Cameron • Crew: James Cameron, James Cameron, Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Amanda Silver, Shane Salerno, Rick Jaffa
Trailers & clips
Re-Release - James Cameron Greeting
Re-Release - Tickets On Sale
Experience it in 3D for a Limited Time Only
Creature Deep Dive
Jake and Neytiri Father and Mother
Journey
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Bring It Home On June 20
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedFluffy woke nonsense, minus anything that remotely resembles a story. That was my one and only impression of Avatar: The Way of Water. Dripping with simpering woke cliches, a missing in action script, the only compensation offered is enough special effects "eye candy", to give you diabetes. In summary, vacuous fair, I simply couldn't watch till the end.…
RecommendedI rate this 6 out of 10. One of those points is for the special effects and another is because I watched it in 3D IMAX. That means that the rest of it was worth 4 stars. Not that it was actually that bad but the plot was thinner than the first one which wasn't particularly thick to start with.…
RecommendedI really enjoyed Avatar: The way of water! It's a great second part to Avatar, getting back into the fight, setting a new environment and it actually left me even more thinking, of how we just destroy our earth and how bad humans can get. It is a long movie, but I enjoyed it so much, I didn't care.…
RecommendedAudio was superb. Video was great, but it the 60fps takes some getting used to. Story was awesome!
RecommendedAvatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle from start to finish. The scenery, cinematography, and CGI constantly had a smile on my face, but is it enough to carry the film? While the previous entry had its fair share of story-related problems, the sequel corrects most of my issues and delivers a heartfelt family story. The main improvement from the first entry is character development.…
RecommendedWell we ought not to have expected "Jake" (Sam Worthington) and "Neytiri" (Zoe Saldana) to have let the grass grow during the intervening years since we were first introduced to the idyllic world of "Pandora". Now with four children and their human friend "Spider" (Jack Champion - remember Johnny Sheffield?), they are living life to the full. Until, that is, one night they see a new star in the sky. Star?…
RecommendedNo matter what you say about the story, you can't deny the fact that **James Cameron** managed to make eyes drool for 3hrs and 20mins. A movie that's meant to be watched on the biggest screen!.
Not recommendedState-of-the-art special effects, revolutionary underwater cameras, and the resurrection of what is otherwise a mostly forgotten movie theater format can’t hide the fact that _Avatar: The Way of Water_ is basically the same movie as the original with more blue people (some are slightly green now!) that get on your last nerve.…
Recommended**My rating: 10/10** Why? I rate any movie based on a few things. Warning! Potential Spoilers. **1. Story**. Is the story compelling, does it stick in your mind after the movie, haunting you like a ghost, forcing you to think about it and even your own life? Does it have any positive messages aka moral of the story. The story of The Way of Water is indeed compelling. The Conflict is multifaceted.…
RecommendedAn exciting return to Pandora: the world of Na'vi. One of the best movies, like 2009's Avatar, to see in 3D! The characters seem to come out of the screen and it seems to witness the events firsthand. The world of Na'vi has changed and is once again in danger. Man is the cause of evil as in reality. We are destroying our planet that used to be our Pandora. Pandora is our home, we are Pandora.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersFULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/avatar-the-way-of-water-spoiler-free-review "Avatar: The Way of Water clearly sets itself apart from other blockbusters, building on 13 years of preparation to deliver a memorable CINEMA experience by the one and only James Cameron. A visually, technically breathtaking adventure, particularly in the truly stunning underwater sequences.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers**Avatar: The Way of Water follows in its predecessor’s footsteps with stunning effects and a mediocre story.** It’s a James Cameron film, so it’s impressive. The special effects, camerawork, world-building, and action were all off the charts. But Avatar: The Way of Water struggles like its predecessor in the story and character development departments.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.6/10 (14,455)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $460,000,000
- Box office
- $2,334,484,620
- Franchise
- Avatar Collection
- IMDb
- tt1630029
- Official site
- www.avatar.com

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