Thanks to a Disney deal to share the streaming rights for 20th Century's theatrical releases with Warner Bros.for movies released up until the end of 2022, Avatar: The Way of Water actually cannot stream exclusively on Disney+.
You might be wondering, "Why in the world would Avatar: The Way of Water start streaming on Max and Disney+ on the same day?" That's thanks to a deal Disney made with WarnerMedia in 2021. Per the agreement (via Variety), Max can share the streaming rights to Fox films released in 2022 with Disney+ and Hulu.
20th Century Studios just announced that "Avatar: The Way of Water" will officially plunge onto the streaming services of both Disney+ and Max (the former HBO Max) starting on June 7, 2023. Want to watch 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on Disney Plus?
Avatar: The Way of Water, an action movie starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver is available to stream now. Watch it on Disney Plus, Max, ROW8, Prime Video, Fandango at Home or Apple TV on your Roku device.
The first "Avatar" movie is now streaming on Disney Plus for all subscribers to watch. If you don't have a subscription to Disney Plus, you can rent ($4) or buy ($15) the first "Avatar" movie from digital retailers like Amazon.
Disney is being severely criticised for removing Avatar from its Disney Plus library. Avatar appeared on the streaming service following Disney's acquisition of Fox, with many deciding to watch James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster ahead of the sequel, which is set to be released in December.
Back in 2009, Disney did not own the rights to Avatar, which was distributed by 20th Century Fox. However, when Disney bought 21st Century Fox, it acquired all its key assets, including 20th Century Fox film and television studios and its properties.
In a surprising turn of events, the magical world of Disney has set its sights on the mesmerizing beauty of the Avatar franchise. Yes, you heard it right! Disney now owns the beloved and enchanting world of Pandora, where spectacle and imagination intertwine.
Avatar: The Way of Water is the second Disney-distributed film and the second 20th Century Studios film, after Avengers: Endgame and Titanic respectively, to exceed three hours in length.
The James Cameron-directed sequel is coming to streaming on June 7 and though the film was distributed by Disney, Disney+ won't be the only place to see it. You can see it there as well as Max, aka HBO Max.
avatar • \AV-uh-tar\ • noun. 1 : the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu) 2 a : an incarnation in human form b : an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person 3 : an electronic image that represents and is manipulated by a computer user (as in a computer game)
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Thanks to a Disney deal to share the streaming rights for 20th Century's theatrical releases with Warner Bros. for movies released up until the end of 2022, Avatar: The Way of Water actually cannot stream exclusively on Disney+.
Yes, Avatar: The Way of Water will join the original Avatar on Disney+ on June 7. Interestingly, though, Disney+ doesn't have exclusive streaming rights to the film.
How to Watch Avatar. Right now you can watch Avatar on Disney Plus, Max Amazon Channel, and Max. You are able to stream Avatar by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu.
Pandora – The World of Avatar is a themed area inspired by James Cameron's Avatar located within Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando.
