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Avatar 4 Nominated Before Release: Fans Outraged
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Avatar: Fire and Ash received a Golden Globe nomination before its release.
- Star Sam Worthington's wife publicly questioned the nomination.
- Golden Globes rules allow nominations based on projected performance.
The recent Golden Globe nomination for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category has sparked widespread surprise and criticism. Notably, the film had not yet premiered at the time of the nomination announcement on December 8, leading to confusion among fans and even the star Sam Worthington's wife, Lara Worthington, who publicly questioned the award.
Fans expressed their bewilderment on social media, with many debating how an unreleased movie could qualify for a box office achievement. However, the Golden Globes' official rules allow films with post-November 22 release dates to be considered based on projected box office performance and estimated streaming views from reliable industry sources.
The 'Cinematic and Box Office Achievement' award, a relatively new category, has previously honored films like 'Barbie' and 'Wicked.' This year, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is nominated alongside several other anticipated releases, underscoring a new trend in award considerations that acknowledges future commercial success.
