Finally, after a prolonged wait of 13 years, James Cameron’s “Avatar: “The Way of Water” is here. James Cameron’s excellent follow-up to 2009’s Avatar takes us back to the stunning world of Pandora, where human-turned-Na’vi Jake Sully (portrayed by Sam Worthington) and Na’vi princess Ney’tiri (portrayed by Zoe Saldaa) must do everything in their power to safeguard their children from the “sky people,” or humans from Earth.
9 Interesting Facts About The Second Sequel Of Avatar
1. One of the most awaited Sequel
Avatar 2 took 13 years to complete: After Avatar, released in 2009 and still the highest-grossing movie in the world, the Way of Water sequel will be released. In 2017, James Cameron began filming Avatar 2, postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, all eyes are on this sequel as the movie nears its release date. Before the movie’s release date, massive pre-bookings have already begun.
2. Avatar 2 Cast
The cast of Avatar 2 includes numerous Hollywood stars. In Avatar 2, well-known actors Zoe Saldaa (Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar) plays Neytiri, Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) plays Dr Karina Mogue, and Sam Worthington (Hacksaw Ridge, Avatar) plays Jake Sully.
3. Budget of the Extraordinary Movie
The production of Avatar 2 took place on a budget of $250 billion, or more than 2070+ crores in Indian rupees. Avatar 1 had a $237 million budget and grossed a staggering $2.9 billion.
4. Sony’s New Camera
For Avatar 2, Cameron wanted a new camera. Cameron’s production company Lightstorm Entertainment and SONY developed another camera called SONY Venice. It was SONY’s first full-frame digital motion picture camera at the hour of its delivery and was utilized with 3D stereoscopic apparatuses for excellent adaptability.
5. Awards and Nominations
Before its release, Avatar 2 received Best Director and Best Motion Picture – Drama nominations at the 80th Golden Globe Awards. Already, Avatar 2 has won five or more international awards.
6. To be Released in China
Due to China’s ban on Hollywood films, Avatar 2 is one of the few Hollywood blockbusters granted permission to release and will open in cinemas in 2022.
7. Duration and Release
James Cameron revealed that Avatar 2 would run for 192 minutes, or three hours and 12 minutes. On December 16, Avatar 2 will be released worldwide in more than 160 languages. To break even, Avatar 2 needs to make $250 billion.
8. Extraordinary Performances by the Cast
After 25 years, Kate Winslet and James Cameron teamed up for Avatar. Winslet played the lead role in the film Titanic, and she will be playing Ronal, a humanoid, in the movie. She and other artists performed underwater sequences in which they held their breath for five to seven minutes.
9. Upcoming Avatar Projects
In the years to come, James Cameron intends to release three additional parts following Avatar 1 and Avatar 2. A tentative title for the three subsequent parts of Avatar is The Seed Bearer, Avatar: The Tulkun Rider, and Avatar: The Quest for Eywa: By 2024, 2026, and 2028, The Quest for Eywa was expected to be released.
You should know these nine facts before watching the sensational and the most awaited Avatar: “The Way of Water”. So, go to your nearest cinema and experience cinematic magic.
