Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

TV-14 Limited Series 2025 · 2 eps · ★ 7.1 · Documentary

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This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

Directed by Thomas C. Grane · Written by Richard Brehm

Network: Disney+

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James Cameron Self - Director, Writer, Producer, Creator, Editor
Zoe Saldaña Self - "Neytiri"
Jon Landau Self - Producer
Kate Winslet Self - "Ronal"
Garrett Warren Self - 2nd Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Dylan Cole Self - Production Designer
Peter Zuccarini Self - Underwater Cinematographer
John Garvin Self - Supervising Dive Master
Sigourney Weaver Self - "Kiri"
Stephen Lang Self - "Quaritch"
Sam Worthington Self - "Jake"
Maria Battle-Campbell Self - Co-Producer / First Assistant Director

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