The new Avatar: The Way of Water trailer arrives and reveals more of the sequel`s underwater story. James Cameron introduced audiences to the world of Pandora and the Na`vi people in 2009 with the first Avatar movie. Thanks to its innovation in CGI and use of 3D, the movie became a box office phenomenon as it went on to become the highest-grossing movie ever made. Cameron took his time developing Avatar 2 and the future of the franchise, deciding to wait until technology was capable of capturing what he wanted. This is due to the sequel`s story heavily incorporating water as the world of Pandora expands beyond Jake Sully and Neytiri.
The long-awaited first look at James Cameron`s Avatar 2 arrived earlier this year, as Disney debuted the first trailer in May. The footage revealed the ground-breaking visual effects that the director is once again using as part of the sequel`s new underwater setting. Even though the Avatar 2 trailer was visually impressive, the footage still left some debate about whether Cameron would deliver a better story with the sequel. The original Avatar is commonly critiqued for copying Pocahontas or Studio Ghibli`s Princess Mononoke or even just having a less interesting story than some viewers desire.
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Disney and 20th Century released a new Avatar: The Way of Water trailer this morning ahead of the sequel`s December 16, 2022 release date. The new trailer once again highlights the stunning CGI that the sequel incorporates under James Cameron`s guidance and through the underwater story. The Avatar 2 trailer also delivers some genuine emotion as the story is teased, with Jake Sully and Neytiri sharing a particularly emotional exchange at the end.
Throughout the development of Avatar: The Way of Water, doubts have persisted that the sequel would be able to top James Cameron`s original movie. The likelihood of Avatar 2 beating Avatar`s box office is low, but Cameron looks to have found other ways to try and outdo himself. The Avatar: The Way of Water`s second trailer is a great showcase of the sequel`s incredible CGI and the emotional story that Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver wrote. Both of these elements can work together to make Avatar 2 a superior film when compared to the original movie.
With an emotional story centered around Jake and Neytiri`s family and their fight to protect Pandora, Avatar: The Way of Water could go a long way in making audiences connect with the characters. The spectacle of Avatar 2`s CGI and 3D certainly will drive audiences to see the sequel in theaters, but a story that really captures viewers is what could help drive repeat business. After seeing Top Gun: Maverick breaks box office records with stellar visuals and an emotional story earlier this year, Avatar: The Way of Water could end the year in a similar fashion.
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