Fans react hilariously as James Cameron says ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ will be a bit longer than ‘The Way of Water’

James Cameron has spoken, and our stamina is already being put to the test. The visionary director has confirmed that Avatar: Fire & Ash will be even longer than The Way of Water, which already clocked in at a hefty 3 hours and 12 minutes. That’s right—Cameron is once again challenging the limits of human endurance, theater seat durability, and the patience of anyone who dares to order the extra-large popcorn.

At this pace, by Avatar 6, audiences may require intermissions, snack replenishment, and possibly a short nap. But hey, if anyone can make three-plus hours of blue aliens and CGI water pay off, it's the guy who directed Titanic and made us care about space whales.

As soon as the news came out someone took to his X account and commented:

"bro making movies longer than my phone battery life."

And honestly, they're not far off. James Cameron films are now lasting longer than the average smartphone battery, which is to say by the time Avatar: Fire & Ash finishes, your phone will have dipped from 100% down to emergency SOS mode.

Imagine entering the theater with a fully charged phone. When you emerge, it's dead, your Uber app won't work, and you're reduced to physically engaging with the world like it's 2005.

At this point, theaters need to begin selling portable chargers at the same price as popcorn because Cameron clearly makes movies that require emotional and battery stamina.

Okay, everyone, get your 3D glasses and a backup power bank because the internet is already in ruins about James Cameron's new endurance feat. Social media has seen people rejoice, freak out, and just be straight-up stunned by the fact that Avatar: Fire & Ash could potentially last longer than their own desire to exist.

From jokes about packing camping equipment to cinemas to dehydration worries from watching too many movies, the responses are as over-the-top as the runtime is. Let's take a look at the best (and hilariously) of the Avatar fandom's reactions!

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Netizens have reacted as James Cameron said ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ will be a bit longer than ‘The Way of Water’

The Avatar franchise has already gained our applause long back. But now naturally, the internet did not hesitate to make jokes, with some individuals claiming they'll require meal breaks and a chiropractor by the time the movie is over.

Some fans are already stockpiling survival kits - because at this pace, Avatar: Fire & Ash could potentially outlast civilization itself. Above all the comment section had its all fun:

"Ok so you saying i should make double popcorn?," @emcverse joked.

"Longer than 3 hours James? Going to have to have an intermission, good lord," @imgoingtoduck hilariously commented.

"They better install portable toilets inside the theater room with a clear view to the screen from inside the porta potties," @SoldierBoyLeon sarcastically commented.

And of course, some commenters leave nothing but mere commentary - hanging loose emojis here and there. Presumably, James Cameron personally scrolls back to think anew about his professional legacy based on the input from a random user's three-word response. However, the comment section was lit:

"Avatar 5 going to be 4 hours long at this rate," @DarthHydra13 sarcastically commented.

"James Cameron really said "you thought 3 hours was long?” better start training our bladders now for the upcoming avatar then!" @web3danaaa hilariously wrote.

"Longer than 3 hours?? bro what’s left to explore, the avatar multiverse," @debayo_xx sarcastically commented.

Of course, the peanut gallery never fails to jump in - dropping off-moment takes, random hot takes, and the occasional grandstanding exit notice. They don't care about Avatar, but they'll still be there making humorous comments:

"People still calling avatar mid and is there even a story? In 2025," @Kidskull51 wrote.

"Okay that’s fine but can cinema’s offer a toilet break or something. Imagine i leave to get more Nachos and i miss an important scene or something," @StaticZWarZ hilariously comented.

At the end of the day, whether you're excited for a cinematic epic or simply preparing for the world's longest bathroom break, Avatar: Fire & Ash is arriving whether we're prepared or not. James Cameron doesn't care about your phone battery, your bladder, or your perception of time - he's here to make history, one long runtime at a time.

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