'The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash' Coming Summer 2026

The Artbook Collector
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December 17th 2025

Listings have appeared online for a new artbook based on the third instalment of James Cameron's Avatar series, Fire and Ash, with the release currently slated for summer next year.

Pointed out to me on the social media platform Bluesky, The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash has been listed with a publication date of July 2nd 2026, just over 6 months after the movie's release. The eagle-eyed user had seen the book on the German Amazon store, and although hidden from the UK site, it can be found via its ISBN number or a direct link. No cover has been revealed yet, with a placeholder used as seen below, however, it does give some other details for the book.

The artbook is again coming from DK, who published The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water for the previous movie, and will feature 272 pages of concept art and insights for Fire and Ash. It also comes with a description as follows;

"Explore the magnificent behind-the-scenes artwork underpinning James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. Discover how crucial scenes were conceived and marvel at the incredible attention to detail that the Avatar artists brought to the development of new characters like Varang, leader of the fearsome Ash People, and aerial creatures like the medusoid and windray.

Hundreds of spectacular images convey all the power, beauty, and intricate detail with which the Avatar film franchise has enthralled millions all over the world. Written in full collaboration with James Cameron’s production company Lightstorm, Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash provides a unique window into a visionary movie universe. With a foreword by Oona Chaplin."

As mentioned, the book isn't widely listed and may be awaiting an official announcement. This wouldn't be the first time a book has been listed online ahead of an announcement, nor is it the first time the Amazon UK has a book hidden from its search results either, so I'm expecting more from official sources in the near future.

The concept art behind the previous movies is exceptional and what has been released for the new movie also looks incredible, including the example seen above from production designer Dylan Cole. No doubt more will be found in the upcoming release, including ideas that didn't make it to the screen and creative insights. This will no doubt make for an exciting release for those that aren't done with the Sully family and Pandora.

Future updates for The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash will be shared here, as well as any other artbooks for the Avatar series.

If you want more now though, you can check out the new release, Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole, which includes artwork for Avatar and The Way of Water, as well as other movies from Cole's career. A review for the book was shared in which I highlight the superb production quality of the book helps elevate the stunning artwork throughout - Book Review - Creating Worlds.

Books with Avatar artwork available online;

The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water - Buy Here Creating Worlds: The Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole - Buy Here The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash (UK only) - Wishlist Here