
The Way of Water was the first film to achieve motion performance capture underwater too, so it’s no surprise that it bagged the 2022 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.īut there’s enough sweeping drama to match the eye-popping visual spectacle. And now? It’s about to make a huge splash on Disney Plus.Īvatar: The Way of Water broke new ground when it comes to film-making and special effects prowess, enveloping us in vibrant alien environments, like Jake, Neytiri, and their family sluicing through the ocean waters on Ilu – the Metkayina’s aquatic steads – or stealthily navigating their lush jungle environment to ambush the Skel Suit-wearing 'Sky People'. Thirteen years after Avatar awed audiences with its transportive visuals, soaring sci-fi action, and immersive environments, James Cameron finally released this much anticipated sequel, whisking us back to the wonderful world of Pandora and the plight of the native Na’vi.

In the US?: Disney Plus bundle from $12.99

Release date: Wednesday, June 7 from 12am PT / 3am ET / 8am BST
