Avatar: Fire and Ash Makes the Funniest Moment of The Way of Water Even Better for People Paying Attention

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While the Avatar films are famous for their amazing action, 3D visuals, and special effects, their humor often goes unnoticed. Though the movies deal with serious themes and are quite long, they actually include many genuinely funny moments. This subtle humor is a trademark of director James Cameron – even his film Terminator 2: Judgement Day has some surprisingly hilarious scenes.

While Avatar: The Way of Water had plenty of humorous scenes, one subtle joke might have been missed by some viewers. During the film’s big finale, as the Tulkun Payakan attacks the RDA ships, a flying steel wire slices off the arm of Captain Mick Scoresby, a character reminiscent of Captain Ahab. Avatar: Fire and Ash builds on this moment with not one, but two comedic payoffs. The following contains spoilers for Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Adds Punchline to Payakan’s Attack From Way of Water

Brendan Cowell returns as Captain Mick Scoresby in Avatar: Fire and Ash, and he’s sporting a new robotic arm! After surviving Payakan’s attack, he’s adapted to his injury with a mechanical replacement. The reveal is funny, especially remembering how quickly his arm was lost and how serious his character is – he’s holding a grudge against a whale, after all! And there’s more to the story…

One common complaint about Avatar: Fire and Ash is that its final act feels very similar to Avatar: The Way of Water. Both movies feature RDA ships approaching the Awa’atlu village in pursuit of Tulkun. While the overall results differ, the basic setup is the same. Notably, Scoresby is again attacked by a Tulkun, and director James Cameron cleverly builds upon previous events. This time, instead of losing a limb, a Tulkun jumps onto the ship and bites Scoresby. He’s then dragged to the ocean floor by the creature, and it’s safe to say he likely won’t appear in Avatar 4.

Avatar: Fire and Ash feels like a satisfying conclusion to the entire Avatar saga so far. It introduces new characters and expands the story’s history while also tying together everything that’s happened across the three films. Longtime fans will especially appreciate it, and those who really pay attention to the details will find plenty of humor. A particularly memorable moment? Watching Captain Mick Scoresby repeatedly get bested by those massive space whales!

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2025-12-20 17:40