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Avatar: Fire and Ash (out Dec 18) can be described similarly to the 2022 sequel. The quality of the visuals/animation is incredible, and the fight sequences are easy to follow. It puts other action movies to shame. However, narrative remains the weakest element. For the most part, you’ve got the same heroes fighting the same villains and making the same choices in putting family above all else. Grade: B+.