New concept art for Avatar: Fire and Ash appears to suggest a possible alliance between the villain Quaritch and the new Na’vi antagonists. James Cameron confirmed that the stories for the next avatar films have already been planned, and although the Na’vi people have been the peaceful protagonists of the previous two avatar films, the next sequel to the box office record Avatar: The Path of Water will significantly change the situation. Avatar: Fire and Ash will feature menacing Na’vi villains who have the potential to ally with anyone, even a previous enemy.
The destructive Colonel Miles Quaritch was the original avatar film’s antagonist, determined to destroy the Na’vi home planet of Pandora in search of “unobtanium“. Neytiri killed him at the end of avatarbut Quaritch came back Avatar: The Path of Waterwith his consciousness uploaded into a Na’vi avatar known as the Recombinant. Despite appearing to be a Na’vi, Quaritch maintained his disdain for both the Na’vi people and the nature they value, so he would appear to be the last person to side with the Na’vi. However, it appears that in Avatar: Fire and AshQuaritch can do just that.
Avatar: Fire & Ash Concept Art Establishes an Alliance Between Quaritch and The Fire Na’vi
Quaritch joining the Fire Na’vi could make them both more dangerous
THE Avatar: Fire and Ash concept art shows Quaritch with his hands tied behind his back, being led to a village belonging to the fire Na’vi. Most of the Na’vi behind him have weapons or ammunition belts and seem accustomed to carrying them, which suggests that they have previously encountered soldiers and defeated them and taken their weapons, or allied themselves with them. As Quaritch is a persuasive character with combat skillsOne way to escape being their prisoner is to offer an alliance to the villainous Na’vi, which could end in an epic finale avatar battle.
The lifestyles and unique characteristics of the Fire Na’vi are still mysterious. That said, the concept art showed a glimpse of his home in what appears to be a barren, ash-covered landscape. A defining characteristic of all avatarof the Na’vi clans is their ability to adapt to life in their surroundings. This means that the fire Na’vi will likely have specialized survival skills that Quaritch needs. Quaritch has kept most of his memories and still has his military and combat training, so if Quaritch and the fire Na’vi share their skills and knowledge, they could both become much more formidable.
Why the Fire Na’vi might want to destroy Jake Sully and the other clans
A threat from Na’vi fire could give Quaritch a redemption arc
It has been suggested that the fire Na’vi could live in a volcanic area of ​​Pandora, or in an area prone to forest fires. Another possibility is that your home area is an old battlefield. Concept art shows that the fire Na’vi are ruthlesswearing the cropped ponytails of other Na’vi, which suggests they have a long history of conflict with other groups. If the Fire Na’vi once lost their home in battle with other clans even many years ago, it could lead to lasting hatred for other Na’vi, including Jake and his clan.
One of the biggest underlying themes that the original avatar The film’s setup is one of redemption, with Jake starting out as an antagonist before becoming sympathetic to the Na’vi. Quaritch now lives in a Na’vi body, has a grudging respect for them, is bonded to an Ikran, and has a connection to his son, Spider, who grew up among the Na’vi and showed him mercy at the end of Avatar: The Path of Water. If the Fire Na’vi people threaten his son, it is possible that Quaritch will join Jake Sully in Avatar: Fire and Ashcompleting your avatar redemption arc.