Did Colonel Miles Quaritch, the tough Na’vi soldier from Avatar: Fire and Ash, ever pick his family over his thirst for power? In the movie, Quaritch shows hints of fatherly care for his son Spider, but he never fully turns away from his violent goals.
Quaritch comes back as a Na’vi clone, still hunting Jake Sully and his family. He teams up with Varang, the fierce leader of the Ash People, a group that lives near volcanoes and loves war. They form a strong bond, almost like partners, sharing weapons and plans to crush their enemies. https://thefilmologist.com/avatar-fire-and-ash/ Varang even pulls him into her world of fights and fire, where he feels right at home. https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69805012/avatar-fire-ash-stephen-lang-quaritch-varang-relationship/
But then there is Spider, Quaritch’s real son, a human kid raised by the Na’vi. Quaritch starts to feel like a dad. He tells Spider, “I’m here for you. If you need me, I’m here for you.” He even says he is proud of the boy. https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/ These moments make you wonder if Quaritch might choose family over his mission to destroy Jake. Actor Stephen Lang, who plays Quaritch, talks about how the character fits with the Ash People’s warrior life and has a growing link to Jake through Spider. https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/stephen-lang-says-his-avatar-fire-and-ash-character-quaritch-fits-with-the-ash-people-because-hes-in-familiar-territory-with-the-war-hungry-navi/
In big battles, Quaritch fights hard alongside Varang and her tribe. They use guns and RPGs to shift the fight against the good Na’vi. https://www.thereviewgeek.com/avatar-fireandash-endingexplained/ His pull toward Spider adds tension, but power and revenge keep driving him. He clashes with Jake in huge fights, showing no full shift to family first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5ma8nmdQLE
Quaritch’s story leaves room for change in future films, tied to his son and the Pandora world.
Sources
https://thefilmologist.com/avatar-fire-and-ash/
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69805012/avatar-fire-ash-stephen-lang-quaritch-varang-relationship/
https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/stephen-lang-says-his-avatar-fire-and-ash-character-quaritch-fits-with-the-ash-people-because-hes-in-familiar-territory-with-the-war-hungry-navi/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5ma8nmdQLE
https://www.thereviewgeek.com/avatar-fireandash-endingexplained/
