What Is the Exact Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie Duration?

As Avatar: Fire and Ash inches closer to its theatrical release, one of the biggest questions fans have is: what is the exact runtime of Avatar 3? Director James Cameron has finally offered some insight into how long the next installment in the Avatar saga will run.

James Cameron confirms it will be longer than The Way of Water

According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron confirmed that Avatar: Fire and Ash will be longer than Avatar: The Way of Water. The 2022 film had a total runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes (192 minutes), including a 10-minute end credit sequence.

In an interview with Variety, Cameron mentioned that the current cut of Fire and Ash runs close to three hours. Speaking about reshooting several key sequences involving Jake and the Toruk, he said:

“And we’re at three hours, big surprise! But it works beautifully…”

That statement suggests that while the movie is still in post-production, the working version is approximately three hours long, possibly longer than The Way of Water.

Some Reddit users and insiders have speculated that Avatar: Fire and Ash could clock in at around 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes), which would make it slightly longer than its predecessor. It also include a 10-minute credit sequence in the runtime.

If you’re planning to catch the film on opening day, you can use Showflik’s Movie End Calculator to figure out the exact end time based on your local showtime. It helps you plan your evening, manage intermissions, and even decide when to grab snacks without missing key moments.

Miley Cyrus joins the soundtrack lineup

Adding to the excitement, Miley Cyrus has been confirmed as the lead artist for the film’s main soundtrack titled “Dream as One.” The song was co-written with Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, and is set to release on November 14, just ahead of the movie premiere.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to release on December 19, continuing James Cameron’s groundbreaking saga that began in 2009.

Its predecessor, The Way of Water, cost around $400 million to produce and went on to gross over $2.3 billion worldwide, becoming one of the highest-earning films of all time. With Cameron already holding three movies in the global top-20 box office list, fans are eager to see if Fire and Ash will become his fourth blockbuster milestone.

While the exact runtime of Avatar: Fire and Ash hasn’t been officially locked in, all signs point to a film that’s longer than 3 hours, potentially reaching up to 200 minutes. Given Cameron’s reputation for cinematic depth and visual storytelling, fans can expect every minute to be worth the experience.

So, when you head to the theater this December, prepare for an epic three-plus-hour journey through Pandora, and maybe pack some extra popcorn.