Los Angeles’ star-studded hills lit up with blue-hued hype on December 17, 2025, as James Cameron confirmed the December 19, 2025, release date for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third chapter in his revolutionary Pandora saga that has redefined cinematic spectacle. The announcement, made during a surprise virtual keynote at the Avatar Universe Fan Fest in Wellington, New Zealand, sent shockwaves through Hollywood, amassing 15 million live viewers and trending #Avatar3Now with 5 million posts in the first hour.