More than a decade after “Avatar” arrived in theatres, viewers are getting their first look at the long-awaited 3D sequel, “Avatar: The Way Of Water”. Disney released the first teaser trailer online after premiering it ahead of “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” over the weekend.

Set 10 years after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way Of Water” follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and their kids as they go to great lengths to keep one another safe through tragedy and battles on Pandora. Set mostly in water, the cast includes Kate Winslet, Michelle Yeoh, Giovanni Ribisi, Jemaine Clement, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Edie Falco.

Saldana recently teased the upcoming sequel to ET Canada.

READ MORE: ‘Avatar 2’ Is Officially Named ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ As The Trailer Is Previewed At CinemaCon

Directed by Canadian-born James Cameron, “Avatar: The Way Of Water” is the first of four upcoming sequels that will each focus on the Sully family.

At CinemaCon last month, producer Jon Landau said “each story will be a stand-alone and each will come to its own conclusion.” He added that there will be a “fulfilling resolution to each film, but when looked at as a whole the journey across all four will create a larger epic saga,” according to Deadline.

Still the highest-grossing movie of all time, “Avatar” raked in more than $2.84 billion at the worldwide box office. Disney plans to re-release the original film in theatres on September 23 in advance of the sequel.

“Avatar: The Way Of Water” arrives in theatres on December 16. Check out more images from the movie below.

Jake Sully in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Jake Sully in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. — 20th Century Studios
(L-R): Lo’ak and Kiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Lo’ak and Kiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Spider and Kiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Spider and Kiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Neytiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Neytiri in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Neytiri and Jake Sully in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Neytiri and Jake Sully in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Lo’ak and a tulkun in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Lo’ak and a tulkun in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. — Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios
Ronal in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR 2. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Ronal in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR 2. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. — Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios
(L-R): Ronal, Tonowari, and the Metkayina clan in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
(L-R): Ronal, Tonowari, and the Metkayina clan in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

 

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