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"Enter the world of Pandora."
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Avatar earned $2.9B worldwide on a $237.0M budget — a 1,134% return on investment.
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Year context
Avatar was released 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
Sam Worthington
Jake Sully
Zoe Saldaña
Neytiri
Sigourney Weaver
Dr. Grace Augustine
Stephen Lang
Colonel Miles Quaritch
Michelle Rodriguez
Trudy Chacon
Giovanni Ribisi
Parker Selfridge
Joel David Moore
Norm Spellman
CCH Pounder
Mo'at
Wes Studi
Eytukan
Laz Alonso
Tsu'Tey
Dileep Rao
Dr. Max Patel
Matt Gerald
Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
Sean Anthony Moran
Private Fike
Jason Whyte
Cryo Vault Med Tech
Scott Lawrence
Venture Star Crew Chief
Kelly Kilgour
Lock Up Trooper
James Patrick Pitt
Shuttle Pilot
Sean Patrick Murphy
Shuttle Co-Pilot
Peter Dillon
Shuttle Crew Chief
Kevin Dorman
Tractor Operator
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$237.0M
Budget
$2.9B
Revenue
+1134%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
AWARDS (3)
B
2010
WON
B
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
162 min (2h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (33,437 votes)
Popularity
97
Budget
$237,000,000
Box Office
$2,923,706,026
Profit
+$2,686,706,026
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Avatar about?
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
How long is Avatar?
Avatar has a runtime of 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Who directed Avatar?
Avatar was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in Avatar?
The cast of Avatar includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez.
How much did Avatar make at the box office?
Avatar earned $2,923,706,026 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $237,000,000.
What is the rating of Avatar?
Avatar has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 33,437 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (28)
paraplegic
attachment to nature
culture clash
indigenous
space travel
space colony
tribe
alien planet
distant future
marine
battle
love affair
scientist
nature
native peoples
power relations
tribal customs
tribal people
tribal chief
cryonics
spiritual community
22nd century
save the planet
racial discrimination
soldiers
awestruck
bold
exhilarated