How to Watch the Avatar Re-Release in Theaters
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The sci-fi epic remains the highest-grossing film of all time to date, sparking a cultural phenomenon and completely revolutionizing the way movies view CGI and special effects. Although a common narrative on the internet has led many to label the film as overrated (so much so that one could argue that the film is no longer “overrated”), you can’t deny that avatar has become one of the most culturally relevant and universally recognizable feature films of the 21st century.
After numerous delays, multiple sequel announcements, and a whopping thirteen years in development, the story of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) it finally goes on with Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). Since we last saw the two heroes, the couple are still exploring the dangerous planet Pandora and even have children of their own, but when an old enemy returns to seek revenge, they must prepare their family for the war to come.
As it’s been over a decade since we last visited Pandora, some would understandably want a refresher on the story so far. Luckily, James Cameron probably knew that and avatar returns to theaters in 3D, just as Cameron has always insisted it be seen. However, as Cameron has always sought to improve himself, he took it a step further with what he calls a “remastered” version avatarso this is more than just your average re-release.
Admittedly, posting the trailer for a movie that’s been out since 2009 feels a bit redundant, but in case you need a quick reminder of just how good it is avatar‘s visuals, the trailer above should jog your memory. Here you will find everything you expect avatar in the trailer, including the Na’vi, the creatures that inhabit Pandora and the invasive humans trying to claim it.
When is the Avatar re-release coming out?
If you’ve always been tempted to see Pandora’s jungle again, you’re in luck because the re-release of the global phenomenon is just around the corner. avatar officially returns to cinemas this weekend starting Friday, September 23, 2022. There is a catch though as you will need to act fast to see the film as it is only available in theaters for a limited time and will be gone by most by early Thursday 9/29.
What formats will the Avatar re-release play in?
Without a doubt, the definitive way to experience avatar it can be seen in IMAX 3D. The largest possible screen, the best sound quality of any screen, and a three-dimensional experience unprecedented in the film industry. This is the path James Cameron always intended avatar to be seen.
However, if you don’t have an IMAX theater in your immediate area, avatar will also be available in standard and digital 3D.
Is Avatar available to stream?
Since avatarThe parent company of 20th Century Studios was bought by The Walt Disney Company, avatar had brought home its streaming on House of Mouse’s streamer, Disney+. However, as of the end of August of this year, the hit film mysteriously disappeared from the service entirely. In what is admittedly a somewhat cheeky move by the company to get more people seated for its theatrical re-release, Disney has pulled the film from its service until the film is released in theaters. While no specific return date has been given, the 2009 film will almost certainly be back in time for its release on Disney+ Avatar: The Way of Water later this year.
Are there differences between the Avatar re-release and the original theatrical release?
While promoting the film at this year’s D23 Expo, Cameron made it clear that this isn’t a simple money-making re-release, but a remastered version of the original film. That means Cameron and the avatar Thanks to the wonders of new technology, the team added a number of significant improvements to make the already amazing looking film look even better. These changes include enhanced 4K resolution, stunning high dynamic range, eardrum-pleasing 9.1 sound, and select sequences upscaled to 48 frames per second versus the industry standard of 24 frames per second. To put it more simply, the film will likely look and sound infinitely better than it did when it came out in 2009.
As for the actual version of the film that will be the re-release version, it is expected to be the theatrical version of the film and not the special or extended versions that were released on Blu-ray.
What is the plot of Avatar?
While we’ve mainly spoken about the film in terms of its re-release, we also acknowledge that the film’s return to theaters could be seen avatar for the first time ever and will have a rare opportunity to see the film as it was meant to be seen. If you are one of the lucky few planning to see this avatar in theaters and have never seen the film, here is a short, spoiler-free synopsis of the iconic film.
Posted in 2154, avatar is the story of Jake Sully, a disabled veteran who recently lost his twin brother, Tom. Jake is contacted by his twin’s employers, the Resource Development Administration, or RDA for short, and they give Jake a completely unique opportunity. The RDA is currently digging on the planet Pandora; a hostile jungle environment that is home to an intelligent alien race known as the Na’vi. In an attempt to establish a peaceful bond with the Na’vi, the RDA creates the Avatar Program, an initiative that creates clones mixed with human and Na’vi DNA where a human transfers their consciousness into the being can. Tom was one of those scientist/avatar pilots, and since Jake’s physiology is almost identical to his twin brother’s, he’s the only viable candidate to take his place.
When Jake arrives on Pandora, he meets the Avatar science team led by Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver), who immediately dislikes Jake as he is not the scientific mind his brother was. Jake also meets Quaritch (Stephen Lang); the head of the RDA’s extensive security forces, who offers Jake an opportunity to take over the expensive procedure that would allow him to leave permanently, as long as he acts as a spy for him. Jake takes an immediate liking to being an avatar and is eventually introduced to the Na’vi by Neytiri, the daughter of the chief of the local tribe. With Neytiri’s help, Jake learns the ways of the Na’vi and begins the process of assimilation into the tribe.
Jake eventually finds himself at a difficult crossroads. Will he aid the RDA in spying so they can harvest the planet, or will he stand against humanity and help the Na’vi protect their homeland?