James Cameron’s 10th film, Avatar: Fire and Ashesit doesn’t open for a few weeks, but the export has already started. On Monday night in Los Angeles, CA, the Cast and Crew appeared at the Premiere Premiere, kicking off a massive media tour that will take them around the world. So, it seems that Disney likes the movie. But does everyone else?
Fresh Off monday premiere, Disney lifted the Social Media Embargo on the film, and the results are in. For the most part, they are insanely good. Here are a few, starting with yours truly.
#Avatarfireadash Is EPIC so beautiful, witty, ambitious, and brilliant in every single way, you can’t help but find some glaring flaws.
It grabs you and sweeps you into this snowball of emotion, action, and spectacle as only James Cameron can unleash. pic.twitter.com/illldskfeg
– Germain Lussier (@Germainlussier) December 2, 2025
I might be a huge avatar superfan, though #Avatarfireadash It proves that James Cameron can and always bring the last spectacle of the cinema, pushing the visuals and emotions to a higher elevation and redefining what a real blockbuster feels like. It’s bold, bold, … pic.twitter.com/4p6611mymvl5
– Sean Tajipour (@Seantaj) December 2, 2025
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash is a wonderful thing. It’s the grandest of all three acts – jaw-dropping, jaw-dropping and rich with themes of family, legacy and survival. THE INTERMEDIATE WAY OF FIRE, WATER, AIR AND EARTH In every nook and cranny of the film… pic.twitterst.com/ano5xoxs5x
– Erik Davis (@ERIKDAVIV) December 2, 2025
Three films in and I still can’t figure out what mavorical the #Avatar movies. I wish I had better phrasing, but this works pretty well – #Avatarfireadash It really feels like a ride. I couldn’t believe how I was pulled back into the world of Pandora and swept into the … pic.twitter.com/tdmaxp4elq
– Perri Nemiroff (@pnemiroff) December 2, 2025
and #Avatarfireadash Master Storyceller and the vision of Filmmaker James Cameron and brings a hyperreal experience that is emotionally exciting and exciting. Repeatedly and by raising its red bar, this is a creative festival that delivers more than anyone ordered. #Avatar pic.twitterst.com/rrkgindlingpo
– Simon Thompson (@showbizsimon) December 2, 2025
#Avatarfireadash Is it a visual work of art. If you like these movies, it’s similar, but same-wise, it’s like a “capture/recovery” frame over and over with some funny dialogue thrown in between. Running time is a killer, and if you have eye problems, avoid 3D pic.twitter.com/p8ou1mi25c
– Kaitlyn booth (@katiesmovies) December 2, 2025
Avatar: Fire and Ashes is overdubbed with a lot of plot, and it’s also stripped down by repeating familiar beats from previous entries. But Cameron is still a wonderful spectacle, with a cozy dark tone. There are some novel ideas here that I wish I had thoroughly explored. pic.twitterst.com/o6qq6fn7it2
– Josh Parham (@jrpam) December 2, 2025
#Avatarfireadash: 3 movies in, James Cameron still has the sauce, which makes surprisingly good feel spiritually influential. A brilliant saga. Bold, Brilliant and Awesome in every way, that’s what movies are made of. Payakan is still my go-to fish, but Varang is the MVP. pic.twitter.com/zs1bjctymz
– Courtney Howard (@Llulamaybelle) December 2, 2025
Avatar: Fire and Ashes is the first James Cameron Sequel that feels more like a regular sequel than a reinvention of its predecessor’s world. And it just dropped ~3-4 of the best/coolest action sequences of the year and I was frustrated the entire time.
– Jesse Hassenger (@RockmaROONED) December 2, 2025
Avatar: Fire and Ashes is beautiful to look at and certainly has its moments, but it falls into the same trap of repetition as the previous films. Most of the setup is Little Payoff, but at least we get a good action sequence. Varang is an exciting new addition. It’s very old. #Avatar pic.twitterst.com/ffad6mm6qrd
– Tessa Smith – Mama’s Geeky (@Mamasgeeky) December 2, 2025
Avatar: Fire and Ashes has some interesting set back features but boy is it otherwise a repetitive writer. It’s almost the same as water and it’s not sensitive. Loved the legacy of Legacy Oona Chalplin brought but a pretty standard villain. These movies also don’t need to be three hours long. pic.twitter.com/doih25gidc
– Erik Anderson (@Awards_watch) December 2, 2025
As you can see, there are all different types it takes, but, for the most part, it’s a good way. The full review Embargo doesn’t break until it’s close, which is when everyone gets more details. But, going by my tweet, I guess Fire and ashes It has few visual issues compared to previous films. This one has so much in common that it can, at times, make you feel uncomfortable. Also, there are many scenes that repeat the big moments that we have seen in previous films. That would be less of a concern for a franchise known for its innovation.
But, like I said, it really doesn’t matter. Cameron really wants it all here, not just in the size and scope of the storytelling, but also in the set pieces and the funny phone calls, the random, dark places the movie goes. It’s often insulting, and in the end, faults aside, it’s a memorable ride.
We will have more Avatar: Fire and Ashes In the coming days, it includes interviews with Cameron, the cast, and more. Also, an update, spoilers, and all that good stuff as we get closer to December 19. Are you excited for the movie? Do you trust this reaction? Let us know below.
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