The Way of Water, a ten-year-in-the-making sequel, has received an incredible amount of attention.

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The teaser was first shown in theatres over the weekend before being released online on May 9.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film had 148.6 million views in only one day, with 23 million of those coming from China alone.

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In comparison, Rise of Skywalker received 112.4 million views in the first 24 hours.

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The millions of individuals who saw the teaser trailer on the big screen before seeing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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The teaser expands on Pandora’s Earth-like moon and the incredible diverse fauna that call it home, which enthralled audiences ten years ago.

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Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang are among the cast members who will return for the sequel.

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The sequel will also introduce the mythical world of Pandora. Michelle Yeoh, Edie Falco, Oona Chaplin, Vin Diesel, and Kate Winslet will all have key roles in the film.

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With a global box office of $2.84 billion, Avatar, released in 2009, is the highest-grossing film ever.

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On December 16, 2022, Avatar: The Way of Water will be released in theatres.

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