The film “Avatar: The Fire and Ash,” directed by James Cameron, has revealed three key story points that are sparking interest among potential viewers.
“Avatar: The Fire and Ash” depicts a greater crisis on Pandora, now covered with fire and ash, following the appearance of the fire tribe led by Barung before the Sully family, who are grieving the loss of their first son, Neteyam.
As of the afternoon of the 16th (based on the Integrated Computer Network of the Korean Film Council), “Avatar: The Fire and Ash” has started its box office run with a real-time reservation rate of 75.4%, securing 510,000 tickets. The first key point is the fracturing of the once-strong Sully family.
In the previous film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana) suffered a great loss with their first son Neteyam’s death during a battle with the RDA.
Afterward, Jake Sully becomes stricter in protecting his family, while Neytiri, whose steadfast beliefs begin to waver, appears more vulnerable than ever.
The film explores the complicated emotions Jake and Neytiri feel toward the human boy Spider (played by Jack Champion), leading to friction with their remaining children.
Director James Cameron said, “It’s a story that people worldwide can relate to. It’s not just an adventure in a fantasy world but also a story about humanity and the heart.” The crisis and changes faced by the Sully family amid continuous external attacks and internal cracks deepen the intrigue around how they will overcome this enormous challenge.
The second story point is the emergence of the greatest antagonist in the series’ history.
Colonel Miles Quaritch (played by Stephen Lang) has been a relentless pursuer of the Sully family throughout “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” raising tension with his imposing presence.
In “Avatar: The Fire and Ash,” Colonel Miles Quaritch teams up with Barung of the fire tribe to tighten the noose around the Sully family. The fire tribe, displaced by a volcanic eruption, now deifies fire, which took everything from them, harboring hatred against Eywa.
After joining forces with Colonel Quaritch and acquiring the firepower of RDA’s new technology, they surge forward, aiming to shake Pandora. Although each alliance pursues its own goals, their union poses the greatest threat in the series.
The third story point is the growth of the Sully family children, the future guardians of Pandora, and the revelation of their special secrets amid immense battles.
The Sully family faces extreme dangers from the total assault by the RDA and Barung. Additionally, the human boy Spider, who previously could not breathe on Pandora without a mask, now can breathe freely, becoming an unforeseen new threat.
Lo’ak (played by Britain Dalton), who felt guilt over his brother’s death, and Kiri (played by Sigourney Weaver), who has always been curious about her mysterious powers, grow stronger through this crisis.
The youngest, Tuk (played by Trinity Bliss), boldly declares, “Sullys never give up,” hinting at an active role. These four children, the next generation of the “Avatar” series, raise expectations for their development in this film.
“Avatar: The Fire and Ash” is set to premiere worldwide on the 17th.
Image source: Walt Disney Company Korea
