The Way of Water re-release will include three exclusive new looks at Avatar: Fire and Ash, but there's a catch "Avatar FIRE AND ASH is a knockout. An epic that delivers on an enormous scale, with the characters & worldbuilding paying off surprising dividends," wrote journalist Bill Bria . "It's a delight to see a film be this big while still being a narratively & visually bold work of science-fiction. The best one yet." "AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is a monumental cinematic achievement," The HoloFiles tweeted . "Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work. By far, the best Avatar movie. Epic. Ambitious. Heartfelt. A must see." Some critics had their reservations, but still landed on an overall positive take, like Puck News' Scott Mendelson. "There’s too much 'been there done that' in terms of plot beats and set pieces, but AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is still an awe-inspiring technical and visceral achievement," he said . "It doesn’t skimp on the melodrama or intensity, as James Cameron delivers a towering spectacle of such all-in splendor that it plays like it’s the last movie that's ever going to get made. Yeah, this third #Avatar rocks." "AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH delivers the most emotional moments of the franchise and is, by far, the most epic in both scope and runtime, yet it also mines the least amount of new material from covering so much ground," Next Best Picture's Matt Neglia wrote . "Still, the breathtaking visual effects, world-building, and evolving lore of Pandora continue to astound. When James Cameron is cooking, he's cooking with tremendous, scorching hot fire!" Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives in theaters on December 19. In the meantime, check out our guide to the rest of the best upcoming movies on the way in 2025 and beyond. Social Links Navigation Entertainment Writer I’m an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering everything film and TV-related across the Total Film and SFX sections. I help bring you all the latest news and also the occasional feature too. I’ve previously written for publications like HuffPost and i-D after getting my NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Read more Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/avatar-fire-and-ash-premieres-to-rave-first-reactions-that-call-the-new-james-cameron-movie-pure-blockbuster-filmmaking-at-its-finest-and-the-best-one-yet/