Avatar: The Way of Water 2022

As the sun rises over Pandora, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) reflects on his life as chief of the Omaticaya clan, a position he never thought he’d hold when he first set foot on the planet. His life has been forever changed by his love for Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and together they’ve built a family with their three children, Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), and Tuk (Trinity Jo-Li Bliss). The addition of Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), the biological daughter of Grace Augustine’s Na’vi Avatar, has brought an extra layer of joy to their little tribe. And then there’s Spider (Jack Champion), a young human boy who was left behind when the previous group evacuated Pandora, now treated as a beloved cousin by the children. However, Neytiri can’t help but feel that Spider would be better off among his own kind, a sentiment fueled by her deep-seated distrust of humanity.

But amidst the peaceful atmosphere, Jake’s tranquility is brutally disrupted by the arrival of RDA ships, which begin to ravage Pandora’s lush forest and slaughter its wildlife. As the once-pristine landscape becomes a barren wasteland, Jake and Neytiri scramble to protect their children and the other Na’vi, ultimately finding safety but not before bearing witness to the devastating aftermath.

A year later, Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) awakens from cryosleep in his own Avatar body, fueled by a burning desire for revenge against those who had foiled his earlier attempts to destroy the Na’vi. After reviewing a video log he left behind, Quaritch becomes aware of the events that transpired after his initial failure and sets his sights on one sole target: Jake.

The RDA has established a foothold on Pandora, constructing a mining base and a settlement called Bridgehead City. In response, Jake leads a group of Na’vi to attack the humans’ aircraft and supply lines by flying their Ikran. Neteyam and Lo’ak attempt to join the fray, but their bravery nearly proves costly as they narrowly escape serious injury. Jake safely extracts them from harm’s way, reprimanding his children for putting themselves in harm’s way.

As the group returns to their campsite within the Omaticaya clan’s boundaries, Jake (actor name) engages in a profound conversation with Neytiri about the far-reaching repercussions of their actions on their children’s lives. Meanwhile, Spider joins Lo’ak and Kiri as they venture into the human research facility, where Norm Spellman (Joel David Moore) and Max Patel (Dileep Rao) continue to work tirelessly. Within this setting, Kiri finds herself drawn into a poignant dialogue with the Avatar of her deceased mother, Grace, whose physical form lies suspended in the tank.

As Quaritch and his team arrive at their base, they are greeted by General Frances Ardmore (Edie Falco), who provides them with an update on their operations since Quaritch’s passing. Ardmore reveals the Omaticaya’s advantages over them before outlining a plan to gain the upper hand. Coincidentally, this development occurs simultaneously with Jake’s children and Spider exploring the forest, where they stumble upon Quaritch and his team as they survey the former link unit.

As Kiri becomes one with nature, her companions – Jake’s kids and Spider – unknowingly encounter their adversaries in the midst of their playtime. The villains’ sudden presence is met with a mix of curiosity and caution from the children, who are later revealed to be Jake’s offspring due to their five-fingered hands. Quaritch’s skeleton remains inside the AMP suit where he met his demise.

The group discovers the kids, and Quaritch’s gaze falls upon Spider, realizing that he is the boy’s father. Quaritch calls in Ardmore and her squad, while he seizes the other children as hostages. Jake (actor name) and Neytiri are alerted to the scene, only to be shocked by their nemesis’ resurrection in a Na’vi body.

Neytiri takes down some of Quaritch’s team before they unleash a barrage of gunfire. She and Jake manage to rescue their kids, but Quaritch and his surviving comrades retreat, taking Spider with them. Ardmore attempts to extract information from the boy using a torture method, only for Quaritch to intervene and opt to build trust with Spider instead.

Convincing Spider to accompany him on their mission or face experimentation at the hands of the scientists, Quaritch’s true intentions remain shrouded in mystery as he sets his sights on earning the boy’s loyalty.

As the specter of danger looms over their clan, Jake (character name) has a poignant conversation with Neytiri about abandoning their home and leaving behind the life they’ve built. With a mix of trepidation and conviction, he convinces her that it’s essential for the survival of their children and the well-being of the entire tribe. He passes on the mantle of leadership to Tarsem (Keston John), and together with Neytiri, their children, and a small entourage, they set off towards the eastern seaboard, bound for the shores of the Metkayina clan’s Na’vi territory. Upon arrival, they’re greeted by Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and his expectant wife, Ronal (Kate Winslet). Jake humbly requests asylum, but is met with skepticism from some of the tribe members, who view their mixed heritage as a potential threat to their way of life. However, Tonowari’s wisdom and respect for Jake’s status as the “Toruk Makto” ultimately sway him, allowing them to take refuge among his people.

Meanwhile, Quaritch and his team venture into the depths of the forest with Spider as their guide, utilizing her unique linguistic skills to decipher the Na’vi language. As they navigate the terrain, Quaritch manages to form a connection with his own Ikran, albeit through more forceful means than the Omaticaya’s gentle bond.

Back at the Metkayina clan, Jake’s children join forces with Aonung (Filip Geljo) and Tsireya (Bailey Bass), as well as Rotxo (Duane Evans, Jr.), to explore the vibrant reef. Tsireya showcases the tribe’s remarkable ability to communicate with underwater creatures through a silent language, linking them in harmony just like the Omaticaya do with their animal companions. However, Lo’ak’s initial attempts at connection are met with resistance, and he’s suddenly pulled through the water and sent tumbling back. In contrast, Kiri exhibits an uncanny affinity for the marine life, effortlessly facilitating a magical encounter between Tuk and one of the creatures.

As Jake and Neytiri learn to harness the power of the Tsurak, they discover that these majestic beings can soar through both air and water with ease. However, beneath the surface, tensions simmer as Lo’ak becomes increasingly drawn to Tsireya’s wisdom and guidance, while Aonung and Rotxo harbor resentment towards Kiri due to her mixed heritage. This simmering discontent ultimately boils over when Lo’ak punches Aonung in a fit of frustration, prompting Neteyam to join the fray alongside Aonung’s cohorts. It takes Jake’s stern rebuke to bring his sons back from the brink, reminding them that their actions have consequences and must be tempered with empathy and understanding.

As Jake’s stern expression demands an apology from Lo’ak to Aonung, the latter reluctantly concedes, sparking an unexpected invitation to join Aonung and his companions on a hunting excursion. Lo’ak, unaware of the ulterior motives behind this offer, eagerly participates, only to be lured deeper into the treacherous waters by his newfound friends. Their ruse is soon revealed as they trick Lo’ak into pursuing a creature, leaving him and his mount vulnerable to attack by an Akula, which brutally slays Lo’ak’s steed before targeting him. With his air supply dwindling, Lo’ak attempts to swim back to the surface, but the relentless Akula closes in, only to be thwarted by Payakan, a majestic Tulkun, who saves Lo’ak from certain doom.

As Lo’ak trails Payakan, he discovers the harpoon lodged in the creature’s fin and, with gentle care, removes it, earning the Tulkun’s trust. Meanwhile, Kiri confides in Jake about her increasingly unsettling experiences, claiming to sense the powerful heartbeat of their goddess Eywa. Reassuring her that there is nothing amiss, Jake is interrupted by Lo’ak’s triumphant return. However, Tonowari rebukes Aonung for breaching the reef’s boundaries, a transgression punishable by law. Lo’ak, determined to shield his friend from retribution, takes full responsibility for their actions, thereby sparing Aonung from censure.

Jake then chastises Lo’ak for shaming the family with his reckless decisions, but Aonung’s admiration for Lo’ak’s selfless act softens Jake’s words. Lo’ak shares his remarkable encounter with Payakan with Tsireya and the other Metkayina, though she later reveals that Payakan is an outcast among the Tulkun. Undeterred, Lo’ak attempts to forge a connection with Payakan, seeking insight into the creature’s enigmatic past. Tsireya subsequently guides her companions to the sacred cove of their ancestors, where they witness the breathtaking spectacle of the land during the eclipse. Their underwater journey culminates at the revered Metkayina Tree of Souls, which Kiri, in a moment of profound connection, uses to communicate with Grace. However, this momentary triumph is short-lived, as Kiri’s body suddenly convulses, precipitating a catastrophic seizure that her siblings rush to alleviate, ultimately returning her to dry land.

As Jake’s desperation grows, he turns to Norm and Max in a last-ditch effort to save Kiri. However, their expertise proves woefully inadequate, and it takes Ronal’s unorthodox approach to revive the stricken warrior. Meanwhile, Quaritch’s henchman Lyle Wainfleet (Matt Gerald) drops a bombshell on the ruthless commander, revealing a radar reading that suggests Norm and Max’s arrival was not just a coincidence - they had in fact landed on a gunship that was being tracked by the whalers’ vessel. The sinister duo, comprising Captain Mick Scoresby (Brendan Cowell) and Dr. Ian Garvin (Jemaine Clement), is hot on the trail of Tulkun, seeking to exploit their anti-aging properties.

As the Metkayina bond with their majestic Tulkun counterparts, including Ronal and her spiritual sibling Roa, a dark presence looms on the horizon. Quaritch and his cohorts arrive, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake as they mercilessly slaughter a Tulkun and threaten a helpless Metkayina woman unless she reveals Jake’s whereabouts. Spider is consumed by horror as he watches his father’s brutal tactics unfold, desperately trying to intervene. The whalers’ vessel begins to wreak havoc on the Metkayina’s land, razing their homes and trees with reckless abandon.

In a desperate bid to understand his own isolation, Lo’ak turns to Payakan once more, only to be granted access to the ancient one’s memories. Lo’ak is shocked to discover that Payakan’s outcast status stems from his vendetta against the whalers who brutally slaughtered his family and mother. As he struggles to convey this newfound knowledge to the Metkayina, Jake silences him, fearing that further revelations will only exacerbate the growing animosity between their kind.

However, Lo’ak finds an unlikely ally in Tsireya, who chooses to believe in his words. Meanwhile, the whalers launch a brutal assault on the Tulkun, using harpoons laced with inflatables to ensnare and cripple these majestic creatures - including Roa and her innocent offspring. Ronal’s anguish is palpable as she mourns the loss of her soul sister and child.

As the Metkayina turn their wrath upon Jake, blaming him for leading the whalers to their doorstep, he tries to reason with them, warning that the Tulkun will be marked for extermination if they do not take immediate action. With time running out, Jake urges the Metkayina to sound the alarm and warn the remaining Tulkun of the impending danger before it’s too late.

As Lo’ak defies Neteyam’s counsel and sets off to warn Payakan, he is accompanied by Tsireya, Aonung, Kiri, and Tuk. The group navigates treacherously close waters, only to discover that Payakan has already been beset by a tracker. Meanwhile, back in the Na’vi stronghold, Neteyam makes contact with Jake, alerting him to the unfolding crisis. In response, Jake and Neytiri rush to the rescue, joined by a contingent of Metkayina warriors. The ensuing battle is intense, with both sides trading blows and the kids caught in the crossfire. Despite being outnumbered, the Na’vi manage to gain the upper hand, thanks in part to Payakan’s spectacular intervention.

As the whalers begin to falter, scores are settled in a brutal but necessary manner. Payakan proves a force to be reckoned with, wrapping his powerful tail around the whaling vessel and sending its occupants plummeting into the depths. Kiri, meanwhile, unleashes her unique connection to the ocean’s fury, mercilessly dispatching any remaining attackers. Spider, too, finds his loyalty rekindled, abandoning his human captors to rejoin his Na’vi family.

In the midst of this chaos, Neteyam makes a final, heroic effort to rescue his siblings and their friends, but alas, his wounds prove mortal. As his life slips away, the Na’vi family is left to mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother. The devastation is palpable, with Neytiri’s anguished wails echoing across the water.

In a desperate bid to turn the tide, Quaritch contacts Jake once more, revealing that he has Kiri and Tuk in his clutches. With his family’s lives hanging in the balance, Jake sets off on a perilous mission to confront Quaritch, accompanied by Neytiri, Spider, and Lo’ak. The stage is set for a final showdown, as Jake and Quaritch engage in a brutal and bloody battle that will decide the fate of their loved ones.

As the vessel’s descent accelerates, the family finds itself pinned beneath the surface of the water, their predicament growing increasingly dire. Jake engages Quaritch in a fierce struggle, ultimately securing a chokehold that sends his adversary plummeting into the depths. Lo’ak rushes to his father’s side, where he receives words of wisdom and selfless sacrifice: with Jake uncertain about their chances of survival, the elder implores his son to flee without him, knowing that Jake won’t make it if he stays behind. Undeterred by the gravity of the situation, Lo’ak employs the lifesaving techniques taught by Tsireya, working in tandem with Jake to extricate themselves and their companions Payakan from the watery prison.

Meanwhile, Kiri marshals her underwater allies to effect a daring rescue mission, whisking Neytiri and Tuk to safety as the chaos surrounding them subsides. Spider, ever loyal, swims against the tide to reach Quaritch’s side, only to abandon him for his heinous deeds and rejoin Jake’s family, where he is welcomed with open arms by Jake himself. The latter, having come full circle, formally adopts the reptilian companion as a member of their brood.

As Jake prepares to bid farewell to Tonowari, the elder surprises him with an unexpected offer: “You are Metkayina now,” he says, his words imbued with a deep sense of belonging. The family then gathers for a poignant funeral rite in honor of Neteyam, whose body is returned to the sacred Tree of Souls, where it is absorbed into the very essence of Eywa. Jake and Neytiri forge a mystical bond with the Tree, gaining access to a realm of collective memories that allows them to relive cherished moments with their fallen friend.

As Jake stands before this newly adopted land, he makes a solemn vow to continue fighting and protecting his family, recognizing the Metkayina as their new home.