Meet The Cast Of Avatar: Fire and Ash: Returning Na’vi And New Faces, Arriving In Theaters December 19

Your complete guide to every hero, villain, and wild card joining Avatar: Fire and Ash, plus where you’ve seen these actors before.

It's time to head back to Pandora — Avatar: Fire and Ash is coming to the big screen on December 19! Whether you've been a fan since the start or you're new to the world, we're here to introduce you to all the key talent featuring in the saga's third chapter. With the return of the Sully family, the introduction of the formidable Ash People, and the host of famous faces playing them, meet the characters and discover where you know the stars from. Bookmark this page, compare notes, then get your Watchlist ready.

Sam Worthington 

as Jake Sully

About the Character

Jake Sully, a former Marine, started his journey as a human before embracing his Na’vi avatar body and becoming the leader of the Omatikaya clan as Toruk Makto. As patriarch of the Sully family, he’s fiercely loyal and protective when it comes to Neytiri and their children. Although the family has settled among the ocean-dwelling Metkayina, their journey has been difficult — and thanks to new Na’vi factions, including the volcano-dwelling Mangkwan clan, they’re about to face even more adversity. His leadership and deep bond with Pandora remain central to the story.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before 

As a returning star, Worthington is known for his roles in Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, but also headlined The Debt as David and appeared as Ray Monroe in the thriller Fractured.

Zoe Saldaña

as Neytiri

About the Character

Another returning face is Neytiri, a renowned Omatikaya warrior known for being an expert hunter and her devotion to her family. With the looming threat of the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People, she faces a powerful rivalry with their leader, Varang. The new film promises to challenge her beliefs as the Sullys fight to protect their clan.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

As well as Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, Saldaña appeared in all Guardians of the Galaxy volumes and led the limited series From Scratch as Amy Wheeler. She also won the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actress in 2025 for her role in Emilia Pérez.

Sigourney Weaver

as Kiri

About the Character

Inquisitive, mischievous, and slightly rebellious, Kiri is the adopted daughter of Jake and Neytiri with an unusually strong connection with Eywa. Confronted by Varang, leader of the Ash People, she finds herself thrust into the conflict. Kiri’s spiritual gifts and curiosity place her at the emotional heart of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Weaver has a wealth of iconic roles under her belt, including Ripley in the Alien franchise, Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters, Dian Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist, and Katharine Parker in Working Girl.

Stephen Lang

as Colonel Miles Quaritch

About the Character

Returning in his Recombinant Na’vi body, Colonel Miles Quaritch is back — as are the memories he carries of his time as RDA SecOps commander. With a longstanding vendetta against Jake Sully and tensions rising, Quaritch’s relentless mission threatens the fragile balance Pandora has fought to establish. See his resurgence in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Lang portrayed Norman Nordstrom in Don’t Breathe 2 and appeared as Charles Winstead in Public Enemies.

Oona Chaplin

as Varang

About the Character

Varang commands the Mangkwan, the Ash People, a clan shaped by volcanic devastation. Her imperious leadership and martial prowess position her as a formidable antagonist — the Sully family may have finally met its match.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Chaplin starred as Zilpha Geary in Taboo, also appearing in The Longest Ride and Game of Thrones.

Britain Dalton

as Lo’ak

About the Character

Lo’ak is the middle Sully child, distinguished by five-fingered hands, feet, and visible eyebrows that echo his father’s human DNA. Impulsive yet brave, he shares tight bonds with his sister Kiri and their human friend Spider. Life among the Metkayina propels Lo’ak into challenges that shape his coming-of-age. Watch his growth in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Dalton previously portrayed Lo’ak in Avatar: The Way of Water, continuing the character’s journey in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Cliff Curtis

as Tonowari

About the Character

Tonowari serves as olo’eyktan of the ocean-dwelling Metkayina. As threats from the Ash People escalate, he must safeguard his reef clan and support the Sullys who call his territory home. Leadership and honor guide his every decision.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Curtis brought Tonowari to life in Avatar:The Way of Water and starred in Sunshine as well as Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

Kate Winslet

as Ronal

About the Character

Ronal is the Metkayina tsahìk and a fierce defender of her family. Married to Tonowari and mother to Tsireya and Aonung, she balances spiritual duty with maternal instincts. The looming conflict with Varang tests her resolve and healing wisdom.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Winslet delivered acclaimed performances as Clementine in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Rose in the epic film Titanic, Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility, and Hanna Schmitz in The Reader, for which she won an Oscar.

Jack Champion

as Miles “Spider” Socorro

About the Character

Spider is an adventurous human teen raised on Pandora and a close friend to the Sully children. His natural climbing ability earned him the nickname long before the events of the new film. With his biological father, Quaritch, reborn in Na’vi form, Spider faces divided loyalties in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Champion appeared in the action thriller Retribution and played Ethan Landry in Scream VI.

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss

as Tuktirey “Tuk”

About the Character

Tuk is the youngest Sully child, wide-eyed yet fearless. Growing up among bioluminescent reefs, she soaks up Metkayina traditions while staying close to her older siblings. Her curiosity often leads her into the thick of adventure.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Bliss portrayed Gabriella in Best Foot Forward and appeared as Alexa Huh Garcia in The Garcias.

Bailey Bass

as Tsireya “Reya”

About the Character

Tsireya, daughter of Ronal and Tonowari, embodies calm leadership as she trains to become tsahìk. Her friendship with the Sully children deepens amid looming conflict, and her moral compass guides choices that could redefine clan alliances. See where her story goes in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

In addition to Avatar:The Way of Water, Bass starred as Claudia in Interview with the Vampire.

David Thewlis

as Peylak

About the Character

Peylak is a Na’vi chief and the leader of the Wind Traders, a nomadic, sky-faring clan that travels with jellyfish-like giant ship-creatures. As a chief, he dresses for leadership in bright, bold colors with an intricately designed cloak. His nomadic people bring fresh perspective, and potential complications, to the unfolding drama between clans.

Where You’ve Seen Them Before

Thewlis played V.M. Varga in Fargo (Year Three), starred in the limited series Landscapers, and played the iconic Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter movie series.

Check out the trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash on Disney+.

With new clans, old rivalries, and a star-studded cast, this is one cinematic event you don't want to miss. Now you've met the characters, all that's left to do is count down the days until Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters on December 19! 

To get ready for the new film, check out our Avatar: Fire and Ash prep guide and add Avatar: Fire and Ash to your Watchlist. Stay tuned for more in-depth looks at this ever-growing universe. Check out the Official Pandorapedia on Avatar.com for more info.