Avatar gets special re-release in China ahead of sequel’s debut

While there was a brief re-release of the first film in September 2022 (via Avatar.com), the film looks set to receive another run ahead of the release of Avatar: The Way of Water.

According to a report from Term, a surprise limited re-release of Avatar is happening in China ahead of the release of the sequel, which begins on Monday, December 12, 2022. Now that the country’s COVID-related restrictions are easing, allowing for more reasonable cinema turnout, audiences in China will see the epic movie that started it all on the big screen. The show will also feature Cinity technology, which is an advanced projection system that uses 4K and 3D technology, along with several other sophisticated audio and pixel-related things, to create a transformative experience for next-level viewers.

The September re-release was a huge success, grossing $75 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), boosting the film’s impressive box office performance. highest grossing the movie of all time, and it will be interesting to see how the numbers stand in China. As for the sequel, James Cameron himself doesn’t seem to be worried that the sequel won’t resonate well with the public and is based on the aforementioned predictions; he’s probably right.