Will Neytiri Die in Avatar 5?
Fans of the Avatar series have been buzzing about the future of Neytiri, the fierce Na’vi warrior played by Zoe Saldana. With Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie, now out in theaters, many are wondering if Neytiri’s story will end in tragedy in the upcoming Avatar 4 or 5. As of late 2025, James Cameron has not confirmed any major plot details for those films, leaving room for lots of guesses.
In Fire and Ash, Neytiri faces deep emotional pain after the loss of her son Neteyam. She struggles with her faith in Eywa, the all-seeing force that guides the Na’vi, while dealing with grief and family tensions. Jake Sully steps up as Toruk Makto, a rare hero who bonds with the great leonopteryx to unite the clans against huge threats. But Neytiri’s inner conflict stands out, hinting at big changes ahead for her character. You can read more about the ending and character arcs in this breakdown from ComicBookMovie.com[1] and this piece on her turmoil from MovieWeb[2].
Avatar 4 is set for release around December 21, 2029, and Avatar 5 on December 19, 2031, though delays are possible since Cameron has already shot some scenes for the fourth film. He has called Fire and Ash a solid end to his initial trilogy, but the sequels are fully planned. ScreenRant talked to Sigourney Weaver about Kiri’s emotional moments in the third movie, which tie into Neytiri’s family struggles, but no one spills on future deaths. Check out Weaver’s comments here via the main source IMDB news[1].
Talk online points to Neytiri possibly sacrificing herself to protect her family or Pandora from Colonel Quaritch, who keeps coming back as a villain. Her arc has grown from protector to someone wrestling with loss, much like Jake. Yet Cameron loves surprises, and past Avatar films have twisted expectations. FandomWire and Slash Film articles note how Fire and Ash sets up returns for key players like Jake, Neytiri, and Quaritch, but nothing locks in her fate for Avatar 5. Details from SFFGazette via IMDB[1].
For now, Neytiri lives on screen and seems central to the story. Fans will have to wait years for official word, but her journey feels far from over.
Sources
https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65625373/
https://movieweb.com/james-cameron-promised-different-avatar-fire-and-ash-op-ed/
