The third installment of the 'Avatar' franchise has been officially titled 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', as announced by director James Cameron and stars Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington at the D23 Expo. The film is set for release on December 19, 2025, following the events of 'Avatar: The Way of Water', and will explore new aspects of Pandora, including encounters with a violent clan known as the 'Ash People'. Cameron emphasized that the film will have high emotional stakes and showcase previously unseen parts of Pandora, alongside concept art featuring Neytiri dancing over flames. The cast will include returning actors such as Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. While Cameron directed 'Fire and Ash', he hinted he may not continue with the fourth and fifth films in the series. The franchise continues to build on its success, with 'Avatar: The Way of Water' becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.