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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' to Shatter Franchise Runtime Record
13 Nov
Summary
- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' runtime clocks in at 3 hours and 15 minutes
- Surpasses previous franchise record held by 'Avatar: The Way of Water'
- Director James Cameron promises the film to be "more intense, more emotional, and bigger in scale"
As the highly anticipated 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' nears its theatrical release in December 2025, the buzz around the film has only intensified with the revelation of its record-breaking runtime. According to the latest information, the third installment in the 'Avatar' franchise will have a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, making it the longest film in the series' history.
This new runtime, officially listed by AMC Theatres, surpasses even the previous franchise record held by 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which ran for 3 hours and 12 minutes. With this, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is set to be among the lengthiest blockbusters in modern Hollywood.
Director James Cameron had previously hinted that the upcoming sequel would be "a bit longer" than 'The Way of Water', and he has now delivered on that promise. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning filmmaker joked that the new film is "more intense, more emotional, and bigger in scale" than its predecessor, further heightening the anticipation among fans.
The first 'Avatar' film, released in 2009, also had a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes and remains the highest-grossing film of all time. Its sequel, 'The Way of Water', became the third biggest grosser of all time, further solidifying the franchise's status as a cinematic juggernaut.
