Avatar: The Way of Water: The first reactions speak of an epic spectacle and a film better than the 1st   

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We’re almost a week away from the premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water , which is set to hit theaters after a 13-year wait. James Cameron ‘s film is coming and the first reactions from foreign journalists have arrived and they say the best.

The Way of Water is a big gamble for Cameron, as he has previously stated that he is “ready” to complete the franchise with Avatar 3, even if the second ^film is not popular with the public. Nevertheless, the first reactions from critics and journalists are here and many are reporting that it is amazing, intoxicating and better than the 1st ^film .

Vulture reporter Bilge Ebiri had this to say:

Avatar: The Way of Water is perhaps James Cameron’s sweetest, gentlest and most personal film. Perhaps his most emotional. It looks at his greatest hits, but it’s completely honest. It never leaves Pandora. He loves this family. In the end, I did too.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER might be James Cameron’s sweetest, gentlest, most personal film. Possibly even his most emotional. It revisits all his greatest hits, but it’s always totally sincere. He is never leaving Pandora. He loves this family. By the end, I did, too.

— Bilge Ebiri (@BilgeEbiri) December 7, 2022

Collider’s Perri Nemiroff says:

Avatar: The Way of Water is incredible. I think James Cameron raised the bar with the effects, as these visuals were quite impressive. One impressive frame after another.

#AvatarTheWayOfWater is pretty incredible. I had faith James Cameron would raise the bar w/ the effects but these visuals are mind-blowing. One stunning frame after the next. But the thing I dug most is how the technical feats always feel in service of character & world-building. pic.twitter.com/MXeN3z8BnP

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) December 6, 2022

Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes said:

I’m happy to say that Avatar: The Way of Water is a phenomenon! Bigger, better and more emotional than the 1st ^film . The effects left me speechless. The story, the spectacle, the spirituality, the beauty – this is filmmaking and storytelling at its best.

Happy to say #AvatarTheWayOfWater is phenomenal! Bigger, better & more emotional than #Avatar, the film is visually breathtaking, visceral & incredibly engrossing. The story, the spectacle, the spirituality, the beauty – this is moviemaking & storytelling at its absolute finest. pic.twitter.com/RicnpDghrx

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 6, 2022

See other reactions:

#AvatarTheWayOfWater is incredible. Stunning, mesmerising filmmaking mixed with immense worldbuilding and storytelling, The Way of Water is truly awe-inspiring. LOVED being back on Pandora and can’t wait to return. pic.twitter.com/Sdr4sZhZU8

— MariaLattila🎈 (@marialattila) December 6, 2022

I was blown away by the sheer scale of #AvatarTheWayOfWater, which fulfils every mad promise its creators have made about cinematic innovation. Underwater stuff, especially, is mind-blowing. But it's also huge, epic filmmaking of the kind that has become Cameron's trademark. pic.twitter.com/vdRbL4ZSXf

— Tom Beasley (@TomJBeasley) December 6, 2022

I’m almost convinced James Cameron shot #AvatarTheWayOfWater on another planet. The film is absolutely stunning and immersive. It’s long but I was completely engaged all the way through. Much like #avatar 13 years ago, this film is a cinematic achievement and a must see event! pic.twitter.com/2WFlJzmbeI

— Joseph Deckelmeier (@Joelluminerdi) December 6, 2022

A few words about Avatar 2

The synopsis of Avatar: The Way of Water is as follows:

Avatar: The Way of Water takes place more than 10 years after the events of the first film and begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their children), the suffering that follows them, the extremes they will reach for to stay safe, the battles they will fight to stay alive and the tragedies they will endure.

The sequel stars: Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi and Kate Winslet .

Avatar: The Way of Water will premiere in Greek theaters on December 15, 2022. Below you can also enjoy the brand new teaser video released for the film.