All we know about 'Avatar: The Way of Water' OTT release

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"Avatar: The Way of Water" or Avatar 2 has finally arrived on Disney+ for viewers in the US.

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Avatar 2 will also be available to stream on Max on the same day, likely at the same time.

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This release marks the end of an era for Disney, as it settles the contract for movies that premiered in theaters in 2022.

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Avatar 2 will be the last movie to have a simultaneous release on Disney+ and Max.

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After its impressive box office success, audiences are eager to watch Avatar 2 from the comfort of their own homes.

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With a production cost of over $1 billion, Avatar 2 has been an expensive venture for Disney.

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This Disney+ release marks the end of a unique era as Disney took over a franchise that held the title of the highest-grossing movie ever made.

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