Avatar 2 release

"Avatar: The Way of Water" or Avatar 2 is finally arriving on Disney+ for viewers in the US.

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Fans are eagerly awaiting the official release time for this highly successful sequel from James Cameron.

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Avatar 2 has been a long time coming to Disney's core streaming service.

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James Cameron's sequel continued to dominate the box office, raking in over $2.3 billion worldwide.

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As Disney changes its strategy for releasing major blockbusters to streaming audiences, Avatar 2 had an extended theatrical run compared to other movies from the past year. Now, it's ready to make its way to Disney+.

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Fans can expect Avatar: The Way of Water to start streaming on Disney+ at 3:00 a.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT) on Wednesday, June 7.

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Unlike other recent movies with 90-day release windows, Avatar 2 will be available on Disney+ a whopping 173 days after its theatrical debut on December 15, 2022.

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This release marks the end of an era for Disney, as it settles the contract for movies that premiered in theaters in 2022.

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This Disney+ release marks the end of a unique era as Disney took over a franchise that held the title of the highest-grossing movie ever made.

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