As the world eagerly anticipates the next addition to James Cameron's legendary saga, ABC News will premiere two new specials this December across platforms. "Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20" airs Friday, Dec. 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu and Disney+, and a special "All Access" on "ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis" streams Monday, Dec. 15 (8:00 p.m. EST), across ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. "Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20" provides viewers with an inside look at the newest film. With rare access to Cameron, the cast and the creative minds behind the "Avatar" phenomenon, whose original 2009 film is the highest-grossing film of all time, the special uncovers the unique world of "Avatar," including its empathy, connection to the natural world, and extraordinary impact on art, technology and the human spirit.

"Avatar: A New Era" takes viewers inside the mind of Oscar^®-winning director James Cameron, one of the world's most fearless storytellers, who reveals not only how he made "Avatar," but why. From his passion for exploring the darkest depths of Earth's oceans to his celebration of Indigenous people as guardians of our fragile world, the special examines how Cameron's first threequel as a director feels as timely as it does epic. But beyond a trip to the paradise-like Pandora — illustrative of Cameron the dreamer — the program is also a one-hour journey with James Cameron the inventor, explorer, farmer and family man.

The special visits Lightstorm Entertainment, the creative hub where Cameron and his crew make dreams a reality, and catches up with the indomitable cast, including leading couple Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña and tireless collaborators Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. Viewers will also meet Spanish actress and newcomer Oona Chaplin, joining the cast as the fearsome leader of a rival Na'vi clan, and hear Miley Cyrus discuss "Dream as One," a new song featured in the film inspired by the tragic loss of her home to a fire in 2018. "Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20" is produced by ABC News Studios and "20/20." Matt Lombardi is executive producer. Janice Johnston is executive producer of "20/20." David Sloan is senior executive producer of ABC News Studios.

You can also watch "Avatar: The Deep Dive, A Special Edition of 20/20" right now with no sign-in needed. This 2022 special features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the powerhouse film franchise through the eyes of legendary director James Cameron, who recounted the world's reaction to the first-of-its-kind film "Avatar," his challenges making the highly anticipated sequel, "Avatar: Way of the Water," and his plans for three additional installments which, of course, includes "Avatar: Fire and Ash" coming your way in theaters December 19, 2025. 

Avatar: Fire and Ash | Official Trailer

With "Avatar: Fire and Ash," James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na'vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na'vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film, which has a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno, also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass and Kate Winslet.

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"Avatar: The Deep Dive, A Special Edition of 20/20" features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the powerhouse film franchise through the eyes of legendary director James Cameron. In a revealing interview with ABC News contributor Chris Connelly, Cameron recounted the world's reaction to the first-of-its-kind film "Avatar" more than a decade ago, his challenges making the highly anticipated sequel, "Avatar: Way of the Water," and his plans for three additional installments. 

The one-hour special also includes interviews with stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, Sam Worthington and Stephen Lang, who describe their experiences working with Cameron and the signature motion-capture technology. Weaver, who is returning as a new adolescent character, explains how it felt to play one of the youngest characters in the sequel and how she tapped into her own childhood for the role. Academy Award^® winner Kate Winslet talks about her long-awaited reunion with the director and why she was eager to join the project, playing one of the leaders of an undersea Pandora clan.

In rare behind-the-scenes footage, the cast is seen undergoing months of intensive free-diving training with renowned free-diving expert Kirk Krack to give full underwater performances. The program also introduces the next generation of actors joining the "Avatar" world, including Jamie Flatters, Bailey Bass, Jack Champion and Trinity Bliss, who open up about joining the legendary franchise. Additional interviews include producer Jon Landau, casting director Margery Simkin and more.  

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