Avatarhas seen several re-releases since the film’s initial debut in 2009, with its most recent venture to the theater occurring in 2019.Avengers: Endgame wasreleased three years ago, eventually knockingAvatarfrom the #1 spot at the all-time global box office. 20th Century Studios wouldn’t take the second spot for long, as a re-release came later that year, reclaiming the #1 spot the film held for ten years.
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Now,Avataris headed back to theaters. However, it isn’t for a place in cinematic history. Instead, Cameron wants to promote the film ahead of the long-awaited sequel’s release.Avatar: The Way of Wateris scheduled to arrive later this year, on Dec. 16, and the studio is looking to recoup the rumored $250 million budget spent on producing the film. It’s been 13 years sinceAvatarfirst arrived in theaters, and the team behindWay of Waterwants to ensure audiences remember the movie exists while piquing fans' interest ahead of the sequel.
TheAvatarre-release, scheduled for Sept. 23, won’t include any extra scenes or VFX improvements. However, the film will be upgraded with a stunning 4K HDR transfer, allowing the world of Pandora to be brighter and more immaculate than ever before. Some improved crystal clear visuals are shown in the trailer, which was released on the officialAvatarYouTubechannel earlier today, Aug. 23.
Avatarstarred Sam Worthington in the lead role alongside Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, and Joel David Moore. The sequel,Avatar: The Way of Water,is set to bolster this ensemble cast even further, adding Michelle Yeoh, Kate Winslet, Jemaine Clement, Oona Chaplin, Edie Falco, and Cliff Curtis to the team.The Way of Waterwill arrive in theaters on Dec. 16, with theAvatarre-release coming next month on Sept. 23.
Disney is looking to make all the money they can from theAvatarre-release, and the company has decided to eliminate the option of streaming the film one month before its arrival back in theaters.According to reports, the movie, which is currently the highest-grossing film of all time, was recently removed from the streaming service to fans' displeasure.
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Avatarfirst made its way to the service after Disney acquired Fox, and fans believed they would be able to watch the film from the comfort of their homes before the release ofAvatar: The Way of Waterin December. However, that won’t be the case as 20th Century Studios, and Disney will be hoping for a big turnout at the theater on Sept. 23 for the re-release.
For now, there’s no word on whenAvatarwill return to Disney+. However, don’t expect the film to make its way back to the platform anytime before the Sept. 23 re-release date.
