Avatar: The Way of Water Cast (2022)
20th Century Studios | Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | 192 minutes | Directed by James Cameron
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water tells the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
The Sully Family
Sam Worthington
Jake Sully
Former human Marine, now full Na'vi and leader of the Omaticaya clan
Zoe Saldaña
Neytiri
Jake's wife, fierce warrior and mother, daughter of the late Eytukan
Sigourney Weaver
Kiri
Jake and Neytiri's adopted teenage daughter, born from Grace's avatar
Jamie Flatters
Neteyam
Jake and Neytiri's eldest son, responsible future clan leader
Britain Dalton
Lo'ak
Jake and Neytiri's second son, rebellious and trying to prove himself
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
Tuktirey (Tuk)
Jake and Neytiri's youngest daughter, spirited and adventurous
Jack Champion
Miles "Spider" Socorro
Human teenager raised on Pandora, Quaritch's son, adopted by the Sullys
The Metkayina Clan
Kate Winslet
Ronal
Tsahìk (spiritual leader) of the Metkayina, Tonowari's wife
Cliff Curtis
Tonowari
Olo'eyktan (clan leader) of the Metkayina reef people
Bailey Bass
Tsireya
Tonowari and Ronal's daughter, Lo'ak's love interest
Filip Geljo
Aonung
Tonowari and Ronal's son, initially hostile to the Sully children
Duane Evans Jr.
Rotxo
Young Metkayina, Aonung's friend
RDA Forces & Antagonists
Stephen Lang
Colonel Miles Quaritch
Recom avatar with Quaritch's memories, leading the hunt for Jake
Edie Falco
General Frances Ardmore
Commander of RDA's return to Pandora
Brendan Cowell
Mick Scoresby
Captain of the tulkun hunting vessel
Jemaine Clement
Dr. Ian Garvin
Marine biologist working with the tulkun hunters
Additional Cast Members
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| CCH Pounder | Mo'at | Neytiri's mother, Omaticaya spiritual leader |
| Matt Gerald | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet | Recom avatar, Quaritch's right hand |
| Joel David Moore | Dr. Norm Spellman | Scientist, Jake's friend, helps raise the Sully children |
| Dileep Rao | Dr. Max Patel | Scientist remaining on Pandora |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Parker Selfridge | Former RDA administrator (cameo) |
| CJ Jones | Tonowari's Interpreter | Metkayina member who uses sign language |
| Alicia Vela-Bailey | Zdinarsk | Recom avatar squad member |
| Sean Anthony Moran | Private Ja | Recom avatar squad member |
| Kevin Dorman | Mansk | Recom avatar squad member |
| Andrew Arrabito | Prager | Recom avatar squad member |
| Keston John | Lopez | Recom avatar squad member |
| Kim Do-Nguyen | Zhang | Recom avatar squad member |
| Scarlett Fernandez | Young Kiri | Kiri in flashback sequences |
Production Team
James Cameron
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Jon Landau
Producer
Rick Jaffa
Screenplay, Story
Amanda Silver
Screenplay, Story
Josh Friedman
Screenplay, Story
Shane Salerno
Screenplay, Story
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Simon Franglen
Composer
Box Office & Recognition
Box Office
- Worldwide Gross: $2.32 billion
- 3rd highest-grossing film of all time
- Highest-grossing film of 2022
- Budget: $350-460 million
Academy Awards 2023
- Best Visual Effects (Won)
- Best Picture (Nominated)
- Best Production Design (Nominated)
- Best Sound (Nominated)
Technical Achievements
- First film shot with Sony Venice 3D camera system
- Underwater motion capture breakthrough
- 48fps high frame rate in select scenes
- Over 3,200 visual effects shots
Avatar Franchise Future
Avatar: The Way of Water is the second film in a planned five-film series. Avatar 3 (titled "Avatar: Fire and Ash") is scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, with Avatar 4 planned for December 21, 2029, and Avatar 5 for December 19, 2031. Principal photography for Avatar 3 was completed simultaneously with Avatar 2, and the returning cast has already filmed their scenes. James Cameron has stated that each sequel will explore different biomes of Pandora and introduce new Na'vi clans.