‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ director James Cameron unveils FIRST LOOK at new Na’vi villain Varang; teases no ‘black-and-white storytelling’ |
While only a select few theatre audiences are getting to watch the ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ trailer on the big screens, James Cameron released a first-look glimpse for the rest of the fandom.
First Look
The makers on Sunday unveiled the first full look of the new villain of the Na’vi tribe – Varang, played by Oona Chaplin, the powerful leader of the mysterious Ash Clan. Months ahead of the film’s much-anticipated release on December 19, 2025, Empire magazine unveiled the first images of the new villain and her faction of the Na’vi who break away from the tribe’s belief of harmony with nature.
The Ash Clan
According to the report, unlike the peaceful Omatikaya and Metkayina clans seen in previous films, the Ash Clan are warriors who wield human weapons, don skull-like war paint, and live amidst fire and destruction.The magazine cover image features Varang amidst a fiery backdrop, seeming ordering her army to attach. With a bright red head gear, and paint adorning their face, along with minimal clothing, this design is a stark contrast from the traditional Na’vi characters we have seen so far.Speaking to the portal, director James Cameron hinted at expanding the moral complexity of the Avatar saga, moving beyond the simplistic narrative. “We’re not doing black-and-white storytelling,” Cameron said.
The Plot
In ‘Fire and Ash’, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their children will face mounting threats as Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) allies himself with the Ash Clan to hunt them down. The film’s trailer was leaked online on various fan handles, however, the clips were quickly taken down on all social media platforms.
