James Cameron's science fiction epic Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time,

but it took 13 years to get a sequel into theaters.

Now we're finally able to see it.

Was it worth the wait?

I'm Stephen Thompson.

Today we are talking about Avatar the Way of Water on pop culture happy hour from NPR.

Joining me today is switched on pop producer Rihanna Cruz.

Welcome.

Howdy Stephen.

This is writer and James Cameron super fan Chris Klymmet K. Chris.

I was born of the sky people, but now I am Navi.

Stephen, I see you, Stephen Thompson.

I see you too, buddy.

So glad you're both here.

So the original Avatar came out in 2009 with groundbreaking special effects and a massive

budget.

It ended up grossing nearly $3 billion in worldwide box office.

So it's only natural that it would spawn a sequel.

In fact, there are four confirmed Avatar sequels, the first of which is Avatar the Way of

Water.

Naturally, this film is set quite a few years after the events of the first Avatar.

Sam Worthington, Place Hero and Military Man Jake Sully.

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