Zoe Saldaña shares anAvatar: Fire and Ashupdate from James Cameron, who reached out to her after winning her Golden Globe Award. Saldaña was awarded a Golden Globe for her performance as Rita Mora Castro in Netflix’s critically acclaimed movieEmilia Pérez. Shehas played Neytiri in Cameron’sAvatarfranchise since the first movie was released in 2009,along with reprising the role forAvatar: The Way of Waterand in thecast ofAvatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie releasing in December 2025.
While speaking during a Golden Globes press conference, whereScreenRantwas in attendance,Saldaña revealed that Cameron is currently in New Zealand and in the process of cuttingAvatar: Fire and Ash. She discussed how he sent her a congratulatory message during the awards ceremony and emphasized how much his support and encouragement over the years has meant to her. Check out Saldaña’s comments below:
I was sitting in the audience and I received a message from James Cameron, who is in New Zealand right now cutting Avatar: Fire and Ash. After all these years, he believes in me. It nourishes my desire to continue growing as an artist.
What This Means For Zoe Saldaña And For Avatar: Fire And Ash
She And James Cameron Have A Good Relationship And The Movie Is On Track For Its Release
Saldaña’s comments are indicative of the meaningful bond that she has with Cameron and bode well forAvatar: Fire and Ash. Given the extensive behind-the-scenes timeline ofeveryAvatarmovie,Saldaña and Cameron have now been working on the science-fiction franchise together for nearly two decades. While Saldaña has now largely stepped outside of franchises, and focused more on standalone movies likeEmilia Pérez, she continues to be at the forefront of theAvatarmovies for the foreseeable future.
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Cameron supporting her, not only inAvatar, but in other aspects of her career, has contributed to the largely positive experience that she has had making the technologically complex movies. As for the release of the thirdAvatarmovie,Cameron being in New Zealand and focused on post-production is a good sign that the project is progressing well. The sequels have been delayed numerous times, butAvatar: Fire and Ashshould meet its December 2025 release date.
Our Take On Zoe Saldaña’s Comments
Her Career Continues To Bec Exciting In New Ways
WithZoe Saldaña’s best moviesgenerally considered to be from theAvatar, Marvel Cinematic Universe,Star Trek, orPirates of the Caribbeanfranchises, it is exciting to see her receive recognition forEmilia Pérez, a movie unlike any she has done before.It is satisfying to know that Cameron, one of the many creative talents she has collaborated with, is supportive of her other acting ventures. Knowing aboutthe positive dynamic between Saldaña and Cameron will make it even more rewarding to see where Neytiri’s story goes nextas the franchise continues withAvatar: Fire and Ash.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 science fiction film continuing the saga of Pandora. Jake Sully and Neytiri confront a formidable new enemy, the Ash People, led by Varang. Struggling with personal loss and external threats, they strive to protect their family and Pandora’s future.
