Thousands attend Avatar 3 premiere in Wellington

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12:41pm

In this story Nicola Willis, James Cameron

Thousands of people gathered on Courtenay Place for the Australasian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash at the Embassy Theatre. Cast members including Sam Worthington and Cliff Curtis walked the red carpet alongside director James Cameron. The production involved a peak crew of 1,600 people over three years.

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1. 1News via RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 7:00am

   Thousands in capital for Avatar 3 premiere: 'Wellington's done so well' (opens in new tab)

2. The PostSun 14 Dec 2025, 12:41pm

   In pictures: Avatar ‒ Fire and Ash premiere (opens in new tab)

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