“Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition Of 20/20” Coming Soon To Disney+, Hulu & ABC
Just ahead of the release of the third “Avatar” film in cinemas, Disney has announced details on a brand new behind-the-scenes documentary called “Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20”, which is coming soon to ABC, Hulu and Disney+.
“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 the executive producer. Janice Johnston is the executive producer of “20/20.” David Sloan is senior executive producer of ABC News Studios.
“Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20” will air on Friday, 12th December 2025 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST, on ABC, and it will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+. No international Disney+ release details have been announced yet.
There will also be a special “All Access” on “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” stream on Monday, 15th December 2025 at 8:00 p.m. EST, across ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. This episode will feature an in-depth “All Access” interview with the cast of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Davis sat down with the cast and creators of the film, James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Oona Chaplin, Zoë Saldana, Sam Worthington and Stephan Lang, as well as newcomers Jack Champion, Bailey Bass and Trinity Bliss, over two days in Paris ahead of the European premiere to discuss their experiences creating the film.
The first two films in the series, “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” are now streaming on Disney+. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is coming to cinemas on December 19th 2025, before coming to Disney+ in 2026.
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