Avatar 3 Gets Slightly Better Audience Reviews Than Avatar 2 on IMDb, But Critics Are Less Impressed Overall.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie in James Cameron’s Pandora saga, hit theaters recently and is sparking debates about its reception compared to Avatar: The Way of Water from 2022. Fans love the visuals as always, with Pandora’s wild creatures and epic battles still stealing the show on the big screen. But many say the story feels too familiar, like a repeat of the first two films.
On IMDb, where everyday viewers rate movies, Avatar: Fire and Ash scores a solid 7.6 out of 10 right now. That beats Avatar 2’s 7.5 out of 10, though it falls a bit short of the original Avatar’s 7.9 out of 10. These numbers come from user votes soon after release, and they could shift as more people watch. For more details, check this comparison at https://www.koimoi.com/hollywood-news/avatar-fire-and-ash-imdb-rating-revealed-how-it-compares-with-the-first-two-avatar-films-james-camerons-top-3-highest-rated-movies/.
Critics tell a different story. The film sits at 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, which is not as strong as earlier buzz suggested. Reviewers complain about weak dialogue, a repetitive plot, and not enough new ideas after three hours and 17 minutes in the theater. One critic from NSS Magazine called out the repetitiveness, saying it reuses old tricks with Avatar 4 and 5 still coming. The L.A. Times noted it’s fun for the sights but lacks real emotional depth or fresh stakes. See critic takes here: https://www.bgr.com/2055407/avatar-fish-and-ash-reviews-critics-complaining-dialogue/.
A YouTube roundup points to the lowest critic ratings in the series so far, calling it a frustrating rehash despite the spectacle. Some outlets like The Jam Report and Bloomberg still praise the eye candy. For a video breakdown, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRRdByXYG0.
Box office wise, it opened strong with 43.1 million dollars from international markets alone, even beating some records like Dune Part 2’s weekend haul. Rankings put all three Avatars as exhausting but visually stunning, with the longer runtimes testing patience. Details on that record at https://collider.com/avatar-fire-and-ash-overtakes-dune-part-2-opening-weekend-box-office-record-90-million/ and movie rankings at https://collider.com/avatar-movies-ranked/.
Fans might overlook the flaws for the immersive world, while critics want more story meat.
Sources
https://www.bgr.com/2055407/avatar-fish-and-ash-reviews-critics-complaining-dialogue/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRRdByXYG0
https://www.koimoi.com/hollywood-news/avatar-fire-and-ash-imdb-rating-revealed-how-it-compares-with-the-first-two-avatar-films-james-camerons-top-3-highest-rated-movies/
https://collider.com/avatar-movies-ranked/
https://collider.com/avatar-fire-and-ash-overtakes-dune-part-2-opening-weekend-box-office-record-90-million/
