But does the sequel float, or does it sink under the weight of expectations? Spoiler-free verdict ahead. Set more than a decade after the first film, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) are now parents. They have a family of five children and have tried to live a quiet life away from the Sky People.

Avatar: The Way of Water is a flawed but spectacular achievement. It is not a deep philosophical text, nor is it trying to be. It is a theme park ride for your emotions.

You hated the first one. You can’t stand long runtimes. You need a complex, unpredictable plot.

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