Direct answer: It is likely that Avatar 4 will critique both humans and Naʼvi by portraying moral complexity on both sides rather than presenting a single heroic group, following the franchise’s pattern of exploring the faults of humanity and internal conflicts among the Naʼvi[1].
Context and supporting details
– Franchise pattern: The original Avatar and its sequel show that James Cameron’s films do not simply glorify one side; they criticize human colonizers for exploitation and violence while also exposing shortcomings and divisions among the Naʼvi. The series has moved from a straightforward “humans-bad, Naʼvi-good” framing toward more layered portrayals of grief, internal Naʼvi conflict, and moral ambiguity[1]. This trend suggests Avatar 4 will continue examining faults on both sides[1].
– Story signals from recent entries: Descriptions of more recent Avatar installments emphasize family grief, new aggressive Naʼvi groups, and escalating conflict on Pandora, indicating that the films are adding nuance to Naʼvi characters and societies rather than portraying them as uniformly noble[1]. Those plot elements make it likely that future films will depict both Naʼvi and human failings and competing moral claims[1].
– Thematic motives: Cameron’s work often balances spectacle with ethical questions about colonization, environmental stewardship, and cultural clash. As the saga expands, continuing to critique human imperialism while also interrogating Naʼvi responses, leadership, and internal violence fits the franchise’s evolving thematic aim[1].
– Narrative mechanics that enable dual critique: Showing criticism of both sides can come through several storytelling choices that the series has begun to use—focusing on family-level grief and inter-Naʼvi rivalries, introducing new aggressive Naʼvi factions, and depicting human characters with mixed motives rather than pure villainy[1]. These choices create dramatic tension and avoid one-dimensional portrayals.
Limitations and uncertainty
– No full script or official plot details for Avatar 4 are publicly available in the cited material, so any claim about the degree or specifics of criticism is inferential and based on patterns and descriptions of recent films in the series[1]. The cited source summarizes plot direction and thematic shifts but does not quote an explicit statement from James Cameron about Avatar 4’s exact moral targets[1].
