TL;DR: While it's still in select theaters across the country, James Cameron's Oscar-winning Avatar: The Way of Water is officially available to watch online. You can purchase the blockbuster sequel from digital retailers like Amazon(opens in a new tab), Vudu(opens in a new tab), and Apple TV(opens in a new tab).
Over a decade after Avatar ascended to the top of the box office to become the world's highest-grossing film of all time, James Cameron has brought us back to the visually extraordinary Pandora in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko described it as "groundbreaking, ambitious, and even overstuffed with cinematic wonder." And like its predecessor, it has not only made a splash at the box office, but also secured itself an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. While Avatar 2 is still available in select theaters(opens in a new tab), you can officially witness the visuals in all their glory from the comfort of your couch.
Need a refresher? Be sure to check out our primer on all things Pandora before you watch Avatar: The Way of Water. Then put on your comfy pants and get ready to be wowed by your TV.
Is Avatar: The Way of Water coming to Disney+?
While Avatar 2 is not currently available on Disney+, it definitely will be(opens in a new tab) at some point. Disney has not yet released a streaming date for the film, but if you have a Disney+ account and can hold off a bit on watching the blockbuster sequel, it may be worth the wait.
Can I watch Avatar 2 on Netflix?
Avatar: The Way of Water is not available to stream on any platform at the moment. When it is released for streaming, it will exclusively be available on Disney+ — although that date has yet to be announced.
How to watch Avatar: The Way of Water at home
While you cannot stream Avatar 2 currently on any of the usual platforms, there is a way you can watch it at home — but it'll cost you. You can purchase the blockbuster sequel from digital retailers like Amazon(opens in a new tab), Vudu(opens in a new tab), and Apple TV(opens in a new tab) for $19.99 in up to 4K quality with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.
The good news is that once you purchase a digital copy of the film, you can stream it whenever you want. You own it. Plus, the digital version comes with a massive set of extra features like "Inside Pandora's Box" and "More from Pandora's Box," which highlight special teams within the production and challenges the cast and crew faced during filming, among other things.
How to watch the original Avatar
If you want to watch the first Avatar film while you wait for the sequel to hit streaming services — or rewatch it before you dive into the sequel — you have a few options. Disney+ users can stream the original blockbuster for free with their subscription. Non Disney+ subscribers can rent or buy the film on digital retailers like Amazon or Apple TV.
Stream Avatar on Disney+(opens in a new tab) — free with Disney+ subscription
Rent or Buy Avatar on Amazon Prime Video(opens in a new tab) — $3.99 or $14.99 at Amazon
Buy Avatar on Apple TV(opens in a new tab) — $14.99 at Apple TV
