Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

TV-142025•6.9/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.9/10(8)

This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

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Production

Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Mob Scene

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 7, 2025

Last Aired

November 7, 2025

Networks

Disney+

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2025-11-07

The creative and technical challenges, including the development of underwater performance capture, massive water-tanks, location shoots and pioneering visual-effects procedures.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2025-11-07

Continues the behind-the-scenes journey, traveling across global locations as the cast and crew refine techniques and prepare for the upcoming Avatar: Fire & Ash.

Cast

James Cameron

James Cameron

Self - Director, Writer, Producer, Creator, Editor

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