Massive Niagara Falls light show unveils never-before-seen footage from ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — In celebration of the trailer launch for “Avatar: The Means of Water,” a large gentle present that includes highlights from the movie was projected over Niagara Falls.

This week, never-before-seen footage from the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 epic “Avatar” got here to life over the falls. The colossal hologram could also be seen so far as three miles away, relying on cloud cowl.

Additionally throughout the evening, 600 drones will ascend to create a blinding gentle present.

Cameron, who grew up close to Niagara Falls, mentioned he was excited to showcase this footage for the primary time in his hometown.

“Not solely that, however [it’s] coming to life over the backdrop of one of many world’s nice pure wonders,” he mentioned.

The official trailer for “Avatar: The Means of Water,” which dropped Wednesday, transports viewers again to Pandora and shares a have a look at beloved characters Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and the household they’ve created.

2009’s “Avatar” is the best grossing movie of all time, having made greater than $2.9 billion on the world field workplace. It was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and received three, together with finest cinematography, manufacturing design and visible results.

“Avatar: The Means of Water” will open in U.S. theaters on Dec. 16.

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