In a fresh preview for James Cameron’s anticipated blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water, it’s suggested that the Earth-based corporation returns to Pandora with renewed aims to harvest its natural resources.
A recent trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water hints at human expeditions back to Pandora to access its resources. The clip, under a minute, offers new glimpses from the sequel and emphasizes a shift in Earth’s approach to the moon-world. The footage suggests that humans intensify their pursuit of Pandora’s resources, while the native inhabitants face renewed pressure from the Earth company RDA. After the original Avatar’s reception, the new project appears to chart a different strategy and fresh priorities. What previously focused on resource extraction alone now hints at addressing the presence of Pandora’s residents first, so they can mine without interference.
Based on the trailer and the film’s title, Avatar: The Way of Water, the setting appears to expand into Pandora’s vast ocean realms rather than concentrating solely on surface environments and skies. The preview showcases numerous underwater species and a broader aquatic ecosystem. Viewers also glimpse more advanced Earth tech—ships, robots, and combat units—that enable expeditions into Pandora’s waters as they search for inhabitants and potential resources.
James Cameron’s forthcoming film Avatar: The Way of Water is scheduled to arrive in theaters, with the release date historically noted as December 16, 2022 (local variants may apply). Beyond the breathtaking underwater landscapes, the film promises diverse locations across Pandora and hints at the ongoing development of the Avatar saga, with plans already discussed for subsequent installments in the franchise.