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Avatar: Fire and Ash Sets June 24 Disney+ Debut

The date underscores Disney’s strategy of cycling tentpole films from theaters to home release to streaming.

Overview

  • Disney confirmed at its Upfronts on Tuesday that the film will start streaming on Disney+, a June 24 date that the platform also promoted in an official poster post.
  • The third Avatar film continues Jake and Neytiri’s story and introduces the fire-aligned Ash People, with Oona Chaplin as Varang and David Thewlis joining the ensemble.
  • Following its Dec. 19 theatrical release, the movie earned roughly $1.4 billion to $1.49 billion worldwide, placing it among 2025’s billion-dollar performers.
  • The film won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and secured the franchise’s first nomination for Best Costume Design.
  • Disney opened digital purchase by March 31 and issued 4K discs before streaming, with Avatar 4 and 5 tentatively eyed for 2029 and 2031 but not yet fully set.