Film Review

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning
Varang (Oona Chaplain), leader of the Mangkwan clan in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." 20th Century Studios
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 3h 17m | Fantasy, Action | 2025

After watching 3 hours and 17 minutes of the latest “Avatar” installment, I’m here to tell you that $400 million worth of bang-for-your-buck are duly delivered. While “Avatar: Fire and Ash” hasn’t been as widely acclaimed as the previous two “Avatars,” it’s very much of a piece with them, filmed back-to-back, as it was, with “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022).

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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