“Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films”, a new two-part documentary a fascinating glimpse into the making of James Cameron‘s blockbuster films, will premiere on 7 November 2025, exclusively on Disney Plus.
The documentary will explore the making of the Oscar®-winning box office phenomenon “Avatar: The Way of Water” as well as a first look at the upcoming “Avatar: Fire and Ash”, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.
Watch the Official Trailer for “Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films” below…
The filmmakers travelled from Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, Shasta Lake, and the Channel Islands to the Bahamas, Hawaii, and New Zealand, to follow the cast and below-the-line team as they work to hone and perfect the techniques of underwater performance capture technology and learn to free dive in a massive, state-of-the-art 680,000-gallon water tank.
The executive producers for “Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films” are James Cameron and Rae Sanchini. The creative team includes director/producer Thomas C. Grane, writer/producer Richard Brehm, creative director Robert Glowacki, director of photography John Clisham, director of photography – interviews Steven Wacks, and creative consultant Geoff Burdick.
“Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films” premieres exclusively on Disney+ on 7 November 2025, available to stream worldwide.
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