Is Quaritch Being Saved for Avatar 5?
Fans of the Avatar movies have been buzzing about Colonel Quaritch, the tough human villain played by Stephen Lang. In the latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, which hit theaters on December 19, 2025 in the UKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA, Quaritch is back causing trouble for Jake Sully and the Na’vi family on Pandora. But with more Avatar movies planned, many wonder if this bad guy is sticking around for Avatar 5.
Stephen Lang recently talked about his role in an interview at the UK premiere of Fire and Ashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA. He said he loves playing Quaritch and thinks the character is key to the story. Lang explained that Quaritch stirs things up and keeps the action exciting. He even defended the colonel, showing his passion for the part.
Lang made it clear he will return as long as director James Cameron wants him. Cameron has built this amazing world of Pandora, and Lang calls it immersive and full of imaginationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA. In the interview with HeyUGuys, Lang joked about his history with villain roles but said he is ready for more as long as there is story left to tell.
Fire and Ash follows the Sully family facing new dangers, with stunning visuals and fresh parts of Pandorahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA. Quaritch, now in a Na’vi body through performance capture tech, is at the center of the conflict. Lang praised the tech and his co-stars, hinting at the fun of bringing the character to life.
James Cameron plans five Avatar films total, so Avatar 5 is coming after this one. Lang’s words suggest Quaritch won’t go away easily. He brings the tension that fans love, making each movie feel complete. Without him, the battles on Pandora might not hit as hard.
Lang also shared a lighter side, talking about being a grandpa while owning his tough guy image. His return keeps the franchise strong, and his enthusiasm points to more Quaritch in the future.
