James Cameron, director of the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash, is considering new ways to release extended editions of his films. Known for embracing home media technology, Cameron has previously offered alternative cuts of his movies, such as Aliens, The Abyss, and Terminator 2, which have become popular among fans.

The latest film in the Avatar series, Fire and Ash, is set for release on December 19, 2025, with a runtime of 197 minutes. Despite the lengthy theatrical versions, Cameron confirms that additional footage exists and that discussions about extended editions are underway. He explains, “We spent a lot of time on the capture and imagining these scenes. We don’t take things out because it’s not as good, we take things out because in the grand scheme, it doesn’t orchestrate into the full effect that we want. But the scenes themselves are usually pretty good.”

Unlike previous releases, Cameron is not interested in simply adding deleted scenes as bonus features. Instead, he wants to integrate them into full-length versions of the films. He notes, “Historically, we’ve just kind of chucked them all in a bin and said, ‘All right, here are the scenes that were cut out, you fill it in your brain,’ which is less than satisfying.”

One of Cameron’s more unusual ideas involves releasing these extended editions through advanced technology. He suggests the possibility of making them available in 3D on the next generation of Meta headsets, which are expected to launch next year. Cameron says, “We’ve got to continuously evolve the experience and the platform and the way people can access that stuff.”

For those who prefer traditional viewing, Cameron also mentions the option of a long cut being re-released in theaters or on home media in the future. He emphasizes that there are many ways to share this extra material with audiences.

Avatar: Fire and Ash will premiere in theaters on December 19, 2025, and fans may have more ways than ever to experience the world of Pandora in the years ahead.

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