Avatar watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
3 entries·~9 hrs total runtime·2009–2025
Avatar Film Series
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1
Avatar
Movie162 min · 2009
The first released film and the introduction of Pandora, Jake Sully, Neytiri and the Na'vi.
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2
Avatar: The Way of Water
Movie192 min · 2022
Set more than a decade after Avatar and continues the story of Jake, Neytiri and their family.
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3
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Movie195 min · 2025
Continues the Sully family's story after the events of The Way of Water; released December 19, 2025. Some listings give a runtime as long as 198 minutes.
How many Avatar movies are there?
There are three released Avatar feature films: Avatar, The Way of Water and Fire and Ash.
Do I need to watch Avatar before The Way of Water?
The Way of Water continues Jake and Neytiri's story and assumes familiarity with the conflict and world established in Avatar.
What order should a first-timer watch Avatar in?
Release order: Avatar, The Way of Water and Fire and Ash.
Is Avatar finished or still ongoing?
Avatar is still ongoing, with a fourth film scheduled for December 2029 and a fifth for December 2031.
See also: Avatar: The Last Airbender watch order — the Nickelodeon franchise, a separate series.
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