Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-13 07:50Group 1 - The highly anticipated film "Avatar: The Way of Water" (Avatar 3) has officially started pre-sales, with a runtime of 198 minutes, set to release on December 19, and advance screenings on December 18 at 6 PM [1][10] - As of December 13, the pre-sale and advance screening box office has exceeded 11 million yuan, with over 832,000 people expressing interest in watching the film [4][19] - The film continues the story from "Avatar 2," exploring deep themes of humanity, nature, technology, and emotion, while featuring the return of the original cast and a star-studded voice cast for the Chinese version [7][22][24] Group 2 - The film's director, James Cameron, has integrated personal experiences and family life into the film's narrative, emphasizing themes of perseverance and familial bonds [8][23] - Cameron's previous works dominate the global box office, with "Avatar" holding the record at 21.2 billion yuan, followed by "Avatar 2" and "Titanic" [9][24] - The release of "Avatar 3" has led to increased activity in the A-share film sector, with several related stocks, such as Bona Film Group and China Film, showing significant market movements [10][25] Group 3 - Bona Film Group has been granted investment rights for "Avatar 3," allowing participation in global box office revenue, although the company's share of investment is relatively low [14][29] - China Film has confirmed its role as a co-distributor for the imported film "Avatar 3," highlighting the film's potential impact on the market [30] - Analysts suggest that blockbuster films like "Avatar 3" and "Zootopia 2" can significantly drive the film industry, especially during the holiday season [30]