Will Quaritch Play a Bigger Role in Avatar 4?
Colonel Miles Quaritch, the tough human-turned-Na’vi villain played by Stephen Lang, has been a key part of the Avatar movies since the first one. Fans wonder if he will take on an even larger role in Avatar 4. Recent talks from Lang and details about the series point to a strong chance that Quaritch will stay central to the story.
In Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie released just days ago on December 19, 2025, Quaritch seems to sacrifice himself to save his son Spider during the big final fight. We do not see his body, though, which leaves room for doubt. He died in the original Avatar too, but came back in a new Na’vi body made from his memories. This fake-out death fits his pattern of returning stronger.https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69825557/avatar-3-quaritch-dead-alive/
Stephen Lang loves playing Quaritch and defends him every chance he gets. In a new interview, he said James Cameron keeps him around because the character adds to the immersive world of Pandora. Lang called himself Quaritch’s biggest fan, saying his job is to stir things up and make the story exciting. He explained that as long as Cameron sees value in Quaritch for the plot, he is ready to return.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA
Lang spoke to Digital Spy about his future in the series. He said, presuming there is more to Quaritch’s journey, he would jump at the chance to continue. He called the project rewarding and noted he is already confirmed for Avatar 4 and 5 if they move forward. Working with Cameron and the top actors keeps him excited.https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69825557/avatar-3-quaritch-dead-alive/
Early info on Avatar 4 suggests Quaritch could push his revenge plot further. James Cameron plans to direct it, and the character fits right into the ongoing battles on Pandora. Lang hopes fans connect deeply with Quaritch and the themes, no matter what comes next.https://movieweb.com/avatar-4-everything-we-know/
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjRmgQEhOA
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69825557/avatar-3-quaritch-dead-alive/
https://movieweb.com/avatar-4-everything-we-know/
