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Avatar 3: Critics Score Low, But Audiences Disagree?
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Fire and Ash holds a 7.6/10 IMDb score from users.
- The new film trails Cameron's top films like T2 and Aliens.
- Avatar 3's audience score is below the original Avatar.
The third film in James Cameron's Avatar series, "Fire and Ash," has opened with a mixed reception, garnering a 7.6/10 user rating on IMDb. This score positions it just below the original "Avatar" (7.9/10) but slightly above "Avatar: The Way of Water" (7.5/10). The film's critical score on Rotten Tomatoes stands at 67%, prompting a closer look at audience sentiment.
Despite the Avatar franchise's significant box office achievements, "Fire and Ash" does not rank among James Cameron's highest-rated films on IMDb. His top-rated movies remain "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (8.6/10), "Aliens" (8.4/10), and "The Terminator" (8.1/10). "Fire and Ash" currently trails these classics by a noticeable margin, underscoring the enduring legacy of Cameron's earlier directorial work.
The narrative of "Fire and Ash" follows Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family as they navigate grief and encounter a hostile Na'vi clan known as the Ash People, led by Varang. The film's storyline delves into the emotional aftermath of Neteyam's death and introduces new conflicts within the Na'vi world.
