Despite some legal issues and a less-than-expected performance in theaters, James Cameron’s famous sci-fi series is proving to be a big hit on streaming services.
You can now pre-order Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will be available to rent or buy digitally starting May 19th. FlixPatrol reports the movie is already the third most popular download on Prime Video globally, and the number one download in the U.S. This digital release likely means it will soon be available to stream on Disney+ as well.
Disney Is In Hot Water Over Its Neytiri Design
The strong streaming performance of Avatar: Fire and Ash is happening while Disney and James Cameron are facing accusations about the design of a key character. A woman named Kilcher claims the character Neytiri was intentionally modeled after her appearance, and she alleges Cameron himself has confirmed this. She is taking legal action against Cameron, Lightstorm Entertainment, and others involved in the franchise.
The legal issues involving Cameron and his team are just beginning, and we’ll likely hear much more about them in the future. This could create challenges for the Avatar series. Fortunately, the recent popularity of Fire and Ash is a positive development, as the franchise really needs a success right now.
What Is the Future of the Avatar Franchise?
Before the recent legal issues about Neytiri’s appearance, the future of the Avatar series was already questionable. Director James Cameron has repeatedly hinted that each new movie could be the final one. Because Avatar films are incredibly costly to produce, they need to earn a huge amount of money in theaters just to cover their expenses. The latest film has earned just under $1.5 billion globally, which is less than the $2 billion earned by each of the previous two movies.
Even though Fire and Ash didn’t make as much money as the first two movies, a sequel is still planned. The fourth Avatar film, currently without a title, is scheduled to come out in 2029, and a fifth film is also in the works. However, whether the fifth film actually gets made will depend on how well the fourth one performs. Because Disney and James Cameron are currently dealing with legal issues, it might be a while before we hear more details about these upcoming movies.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is available to buy or rent on Prime Video.
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2026-05-12 03:40