Hold onto your banshees, 'Avatar' fans! The upcoming film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' is already sparking massive debate, and it's all thanks to some intriguing new footage. This December's highly anticipated sequel isn't the only dose of Pandora we're getting. To build the excitement and celebrate the technical marvel of 'The Way of Water,' a two-part documentary, 'Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films,' has landed on Disney+. It's packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and much more, directed by Thomas C. Grane and written by Richard Brehm. But the excitement doesn't stop there! Months after the theatrical re-release of 'The Way of Water,' and bonus clips teasing the next film, we have another full-length scene to obsess over as we count down the weeks until 'Fire and Ash.'
This time, the focus is on Jake Sully's kids, the mysterious teenager Kiri, and her human best friend, Spider. And it directly addresses one of the most burning questions from the last trailer: what's happening with Spider? He seems to have undergone some kind of transformation, which has the Ash clan Na'vi, led by Oona Chaplin's Varang, quite concerned. But here's where it gets controversial...
In the post-credits scene of the documentary's second episode, Spider emotionally reunites with Kiri and the Sully kids in the jungle, only to be ambushed by fiery arrows from the Ash clan. It's clear the water Na'vi are no match for Varang's warriors. Once captured, Varang notices Spider is no longer wearing his breathing mask. When she demands to know how he's still alive, Kiri cryptically replies, "Because it is the will of Eywa," hinting at a supernatural intervention. This aligns with previous trailer footage showing Spider unconscious at the base of the Tree of Souls, with its glowing roots covering his face. Later in the trailer, we see even more of Spider's bizarre abilities. The Na'vi are understandably panicked by Spider's ability to adapt to Pandora.
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While the exact circumstances of their predicament remain unclear, the stakes are undeniably high. The Ash people harbor deep resentment for both the ocean-based Na'vi and their goddess, Eywa. Battle lines have been drawn, and Spider is caught in the middle. It's easy to see why Varang, Quaritch, and Sully are puzzled. A human who can breathe their air and connect to Pandora's creatures without an Avatar body? That could spell trouble. Sully himself questions the implications, asking, "What if every human being on Earth could live here without a mask?" This suggests the humans could gain another advantage in colonizing Pandora. This clip from the making-of doc only adds to the riddle. Is Spider being set up as some chosen one figure? Will his new abilities put a greater target on himself? Find out when "Avatar: Fire and Ash" hits theaters December 19, 2025.
What are your thoughts on Spider's transformation? Do you think it's a blessing or a curse? Share your opinions in the comments below!
