Stars gather in Wellington for Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere

Saturday 13 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 13 Dec 2025, 7:33pm

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Director James Cameron and cast members including Sam Worthington and Cliff Curtis attended a red carpet event at The Embassy in Wellington. The premiere celebrates the third film in the Avatar series, which is scheduled for release on 18 December.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 13 Dec 2025, 1:07pm

   Avatar ‘not AI’, director says, backing blockbuster budgets as ‘not a bad thing’ ahead of Wellington premiere (opens in new tab)

   • ‘This is where the coolest films get made’: Avatar director James Cameron's huge praise for New Zealand (opens in new tab) Sat 13 Dec 2025, 7:33pm
2. The PostSat 13 Dec 2025, 3:29pm

   Live: Join The Post on the red carpet for the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 13 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

   Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere draws film’s stars to Wellington (opens in new tab)