Avatar star reveals how Fire and Ash will be darker than The Way of Water

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Stephen Lang, who just finished filming the third Avatar movie, shared that a character’s death in ‘The Way of Water’ will make ‘Fire and Ash’ a significantly darker film.

Stephen Lang is a remarkably convincing villain, having played memorable bad guys in films like Avatar, Don’t Breathe, and Conan the Barbarian.

You’ll next see him playing the villain in the upcoming movie Sisu 2, also known as Sisu: Road to Revenge, which will be released on November 21, 2025.

He’s currently starring in the blockbuster film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and has been talking about what fans can expect from the highly anticipated sequel. Be warned: spoilers for The Way of Water follow…

Why Avatar: Fire and Ash will be a movie about grief

Stephen Lang, known for his role as Miles Quaritch in the Avatar films, says the story of Avatar: Fire and Ash centers around dealing with loss and the importance of family, stemming from the unexpected death in The Way of Water.

Lang recently explained that filming on Avatar has technically finished, but it doesn’t quite feel that way. He said there’s always more work to be done, like being led to the next stage of the process.

I saw it less than a week ago, and the movie looks amazing. I really enjoyed both Avatar and The Way of Water – they’re both fantastic films – but I think this new one raises the stakes and tension even higher.

The death of Jake and Neytiri’s oldest son, Neteyam, heavily influences the film, making grief a central and recurring theme.

Lang discussed the detailed world James Cameron and his team created for the film, and how that world enhances and reinforces the movie’s central ideas.

Lang explains that the creator builds worlds unlike anything seen before. He describes it as beautifully crafted and incredibly detailed, adding that the depth of the work truly draws the audience in.

He explores deeply relatable human experiences. Ultimately, his films are about family, which is a major reason why they connect with audiences worldwide.

This isn’t simply about politics in the United States or even just about the climate. It’s about the fundamental connections that unite us – our families, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we create.

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2025-11-03 18:21