Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-13 07:56Group 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 beginning on December 18 at 6 PM [2] - 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] - "Avatar 3" continues the story from "Avatar 2," exploring deep themes of humanity, nature, technology, and emotion, following the aftermath of a significant loss in the previous installment [7][8] Group 2 - James Cameron, the director, has integrated personal experiences and family life into the film, emphasizing themes of perseverance and familial bonds [8] - Cameron's past deep-sea exploration experiences have influenced the design of creatures in "Avatar 3," showcasing a connection between real-life experiences and cinematic creativity [8] - The film features a star-studded voice cast, including Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington, with a Chinese version featuring prominent actors such as Deng Chao and Sun Li [8] Group 3 - The film's pre-sale has sparked interest in the A-share film and television sector, with several "Avatar" concept stocks, such as Bona Film Group and China Film, showing significant market activity [12] - Bona Film Group has been granted investment rights for "Avatar 3," allowing participation in global box office revenue, although the investment share is relatively low [12] - China Film is one of the co-distributors for the imported film "Avatar 3," indicating its strategic involvement in the film's release [13]