Avatar: Fire and Ash Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Franchise’s Lowest

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The new movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has received the lowest ratings on Rotten Tomatoes of any film in the Avatar series, leading to uncertainty about whether James Cameron will make the sequels he’s planned.

Currently, the latest film has a 70% approval rating based on reviews from 106 critics. This is a bit lower than the 76% score received by Avatar: The Way of Water and the 81% for the first Avatar movie.

The varied reactions to the film are important. Director James Cameron has stated that Fire and Ash needs to perform well financially for the series to continue, and estimates indicate the movie needs to earn approximately $1 billion globally just to cover its costs.

Check out what the reviews have to say below.

What the reviews say

The Negative

Most critics who didn’t like the film agree on one thing: while it looks amazing, Fire and Ash feels like more of the same. They say director Cameron is simply repeating ideas from the previous two movies without adding anything new, making for a beautiful but ultimately unfulfilling sequel that goes on for too long.

Movie Files praised ‘Fire and Ash’ for its impressive visual effects, but criticized its lack of emotional depth, making it a difficult film to fully endorse.

My New Plaid Pants called the story of Fire and Ash “terribly dull and repetitive,” saying it feels like a rehash of familiar ideas.

According to the Daily Telegraph, some critics predicted early on that making multiple Avatar movies would ultimately limit the series’ creative potential.

According to BBC.com, the film features nearly three and a half hours of drawn-out visuals, awkward conversations, a rambling story, and overly simplistic spiritual themes.

According to TheWrap, Disney essentially gave James Cameron unlimited creative freedom and funding for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ but the result wasn’t as strong as the original ‘Avatar’.

The Positive

People who enjoyed the film highlight Cameron’s skill, the movie’s grand scope, and its dedication to creating a visually stunning experience. While some critics admit the story isn’t entirely original, they agree that Fire and Ash offers an incredible cinematic experience, boasting impressive visuals, heartfelt moments, and strong performances that will particularly please longtime fans of the series.

According to io9, this movie is a welcome reminder that even large-scale, mainstream films can be genuinely artistic, despite any flaws they may have.

Don’t expect a huge change to the story as a whole, but this installment is as visually stunning and exciting as you could hope for, according to Empire Magazine.

While “Avatar: The Way of Water” pushed boundaries with its technology, “Avatar: The Way of Fire and Ash” focuses on perfecting what already worked. It might not be as groundbreaking, but it’s a significant improvement in all other areas. – IGN Movies

“For all intents and purposes, it’s the best one yet.” – Slashfilm

RIOTUS calls “Avatar: Fire and Ash” the best large-format movie experience available today.

The Takeaway

Despite receiving weaker reviews than previous installments and needing to earn a billion dollars just to cover its costs, Avatar: Fire and Ash now hinges on whether enough people will go see it to ensure the future of James Cameron’s Avatar series.

Release info

You can see Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters starting Thursday, December 18th, with some showings beginning even earlier. It will be available in most theaters starting Friday.

The film features a stellar cast including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, alongside Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, and Duane Evans Jr.

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2025-12-16 20:33