Avatar is a 2009 American sci-fi action-adventure film directed by James Cameron and is considered as one of the most commercially successful movies of all time, earning more than $2 billion worldwide. Released in December 2009, Avatar 1 captivated audiences, while Avatar 2 is set to release in December 16th 2022 after much delay. As two of the most anticipated films in recent years, Avatar 1 and Avatar 2 are highly compared, and this essay will thoroughly compare the two films.

Firstly, Avatar 1 and Avatar 2 differ sharply in their cast and story. Avatar 1 centers around Jake Sully and his journey as he is exposed to the Na’vi people, a race located on the planet of Pandora. In this, Jake uses his avatar to...