Will Spider Side With Naʼvi in Avatar 4?
Fans wonder whether Spider, the human child raised among the Naʼvi, will align with the Naʼvi in Avatar 4. Current public information does not definitively state Spider’s final choices in that film, but available reporting and the logical trajectory of the character make it likely he will remain allied with the Naʼvi or be sympathetic to them.
Context and what we know
– Spider (often called Spider-Totem by fans) is a human boy introduced in earlier Avatar sequels who was adopted and raised by the Sully family and the Naʼvi culture; his upbringing creates deep emotional and cultural ties to the Naʼvi[6].
– James Cameron’s later Avatar films have focused heavily on the clash between human interests and Naʼvi ways, and on characters who bridge both worlds; Spider’s backstory positions him naturally as one of those bridge figures[6].
– Reviews and coverage of the recent Avatar installment (released as Avatar 3 / Avatar – De feu et de cendres in some territories) note ongoing threads left open for future films, and indicate additional sequels would be developed depending on box office and story needs, suggesting character arcs like Spider’s were intentionally left flexible for future alignment choices[6].
Narrative reasons Spider would side with the Naʼvi
– Cultural upbringing: Spider was reared within Naʼvi life and values, so his loyalties are shaped by immersion rather than origin[6].
– Emotional bonds: Close relationships with members of the Sully family and Naʼvi leaders create strong personal reasons to support them in conflict[6].
– Thematically consistent role: Cameron’s sequels have repeatedly favored characters who reject exploitative human agendas after experiencing Naʼvi culture; Spider fits this archetype and would plausibly follow a similar path[6].
Reasons he might not fully side with the Naʼvi
– Human origins and divided identity: Being biologically human and raised by humans at least in part could leave Spider torn between loyalties, creating dramatic tension the sequels may exploit[6].
– Story utility: A character who understands both sides can serve as interlocutor, spy, or tragic figure, so writers might keep his allegiance ambiguous to use him in varied plot roles[6].
What reporting and reviews actually say
– Contemporary coverage of the latest Avatar film highlights that many plot threads remain open for sequels and that characters like Spider are part of that ongoing setup, but these sources do not publish a firm statement that Spider will definitively side with the Naʼvi in future installments[6].
– Some reviewers comment that sequels 4 and 5 were planned contingent on box office and narrative needs, meaning creative decisions about character alliances could evolve during production rather than being fixed publicly at this time[6].
Assessment
Given Spider’s upbringing, emotional ties, and the thematic patterns in James Cameron’s Avatar series, it is probable he will act in ways sympathetic to and often aligned with the Naʼvi in Avatar 4; however, official sources cited in contemporary reviews leave his final status open, allowing for ambiguity or plot developments that could complicate a simple yes or no answer[6].
