Avatar 3: New Clans, New Villains, and Record-Breaking Hype

Disney has officially released the debut trailer for James Cameron’s third installment in the Avatar franchise after footage from a private theater teaser showing was leaked online last week. The teaser had been shown exclusively ahead of screenings of Fantastic Four: First Flight. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer has ignited a frenzy among fans, who are already calling it the biggest cinematic event of 2025. The footage transports audiences back to Pandora and introduces two new Na'vi clans: the Windtraders (Tlalim clan) and the fiery Ash People (Mangkwan clan). “Fans erupted with excitement online, predicting the film will be the biggest release of the year.” — The Hollywood Reporter Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana) return to lead the Omaticaya clan in brutal clashes with the Mangkwan. A familiar threat reappears in the form of Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), now ominously adorned in red-and-black war paint, hinting at a dark alliance with Pandora's new adversaries.