‘Avatar’: Photos Of The Epic Film

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May 14, 2021 4:48PM EDT

‘Avatar’ is a James Cameron-directed movie that was released in 2009. The epic film is now the highest-grossing movie of all-time. See photos of the movie in our gallery.

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‘Avatar’ — Photos Of The Film

‘Avatar’ — Photos Of The Film
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‘Avatar’ is a 2009 film that was directed by James Cameron. The movie became an instant blockbuster and now is the highest-grossing film worldwide with over $2.8 billion at the box office. The original film starred Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Matt Gerald. All of these stars will be returning for the upcoming sequel. Kate Winslet, Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Edie Falco, and more had the cast of the sequels. The first ‘Avatar’ follows Jake Sully, a paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a mission in the 22nd century. When he meets the inhabitants of Pandora, he becomes torn between his duty and the place that feels like home. ‘Avatar’ was released on December 18, 2009. By the time the sequel is released, it will have been 13 years since the first ‘Avatar’ hit theaters. See more photos of ‘Avatar’ in our gallery.

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Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington
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Sam Worthington will be back as Jake Sully. Jake’s family will be the focus of the first sequel. 

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Sam Worthington & Zoe Saldana

Sam Worthington & Zoe Saldana
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Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana star as Jake Sully and Neytiri. Their characters fall in love in ‘Avatar.’

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Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver
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Sigourney Weaver played Dr. Grace Augustine in the first ‘Avatar.’ She will return in the sequels as a different character.

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Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang
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Stephen Lang starred as Col. Miles Quaritch. Despite being killed in ‘Avatar,’ Quaritch will be coming back for the sequels. 

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CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder
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CCH Pounder starred as Mo’at. She is Neytiri’s mother. 

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Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez
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Michelle Rodriguez played Trudy Chacón. Her character was killed in the first ‘Avatar.’

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana
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Zoe Saldana starred as Neytiri. She will be back for all 4 of the sequels. 

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James Cameron

James Cameron
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James Cameron directed ‘Avatar.’ He will be at the helm of all 4 sequels as well. 

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