Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: Is It Canon to The Avatar Movies? Link to ‘Avatar 3’ Hints

The recent release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora by Ubisoft has fans excited to explore more of Pandora. Set in the Western Frontier, an area not seen in the movies, the game tells a new story while staying true to James Cameron’s established Avatar movie canon. Let’s dive right to it!

Frontiers of Pandora is Officially Canon

Producer Jon Landau has confirmed that Frontiers of Pandora is indeed part of the Avatar canon. Director James Cameron has also been heavily involved throughout the game’s development, ensuring Frontiers of Pandora will be considered official canon lore within the movies’ continuity.

While telling an original tale, it contains direct references connecting it to the films. Even details on the three new Na’vi clans could potentially appear in future movies.

Timeline Relative to Movie Events

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Occurring about 15 years after the events of the original film, Frontiers of Pandora is set around the timeframe portrayed during the opening scenes of Avatar: The Way of Water. Fans are transported back to this era, witnessing the continued conflict between the indigenous Na’vi and human RDA forces.

Hints and Clues About Avatar 3

Beyond letting gamers explore Pandora themselves between movies, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora also helps build momentum for the wider Avatar franchise heading into other upcoming projects. Avatar 3 enters production this year pending the full greenlight from Disney, eyeing a December 2025 release.

Two more sequels are also planned, aiming to complete a five-film saga by 2028. After more than a decade since the first film revolutionized digital effects and 3D cinema, Cameron is finally realizing his grand vision. Releasing the video game now keeps public interest high leading into the long-term series endgame.

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Studio Lightstorm’s Joshua Izzo revealed that fans playing Frontiers of Pandora may uncover hints about the story of 2025’s Avatar 3 movie. Certain elements will apparently connect back and “pay off” once the third film releases. Eager viewers awaiting Avatar 3 may want to experience Frontiers of Pandora beforehand.

Immersive Look at Pandora’s Environments and Inhabitants

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Through its graphics and gameplay, Frontiers of Pandora offers an in-depth look at Pandora’s landscapes, ecosystems, and native Na’vi culture. As an official part of Avatar canon, the depictions expand on details only briefly shown in theaters. The game provides a tangible way for fans to live out adventures on Pandora.

With immersive visuals and new canonical story content, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora lets fans dive deeper into Pandora leading up to the release of Avatar 3 in theaters.

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