As a continuation of the first Avatar movie, The Way of Water takes place over a decade in the future. In the first Avatar movie, the story is set on a vibrant alien moon named Pandora where the species called the Na’vi live. A paraplegic soldier named Jake Sully recently learned that his twin brother died and that he would be eligible to replace him in the Avatar Program. In order for humans to survive the toxic environment, scientists created a way for the human mind to enter a hybrid Na’vi called an Avatar. During the mission, Jake starts to fall for Ney’tiri after teaching him about Na’vi culture. Jake turns his back on humanity, unites the clans, and defeates Miles Quaritch, the main antagonist of the story. In the sequel, the viewer explores the magical awakening of the Way of Water. 

As the film opens, Jake and Ney’tiri have started a family and kicked the humans out. However, some supportive scientists have stayed. Jake has became the leader of the clan and has two sons, Neteyam and Lo’ak, as well as a daughter named Tuk. From the avatar body of Dr. Grace Augustine, their adopted daughter Kiri was born. Another character was Miles Quartich’s son. He was a human boy who survived with an oxygen mask to live so he could hang out with Jake Sully’s kids. His name was Spider. After living a tranquil lifestyle, the humans came back and their world began to fall apart like it once did. Leader Jake Sully decides that if he can’t protect the clan, he will protect his family. He and his family set off on a journey to visit his close friend and the people of the water. There, they learned what it’s like to live by the water and how it is all around you. One of the most meaningful beings to the sea people was an animal called a tulkun. They were smart and once one has picked you, you have each other forever; they were like a sister or brother. During the whole movie, Jake Sully and his family are faced with unbearable challenges; however, in each one they always worked together. An unexpected turn was the once-defeated antagonist of the first film was back, not the same man but with the same memories. While Spider was kidnapped by him and his crew, an unlikely relationship between father and son starts to brew. The worst tragedy to occur was the death of the eldest son, the most responsible and equally loved by all. Neteyam was shot by Miles. After Sully’s family and Miles nearly drowned, Spider saved Miles and the audience was left on a cliffhanger.

Overall, the Way of Water teaches and allows Jake Sully and his family to grow spiritually and mentally as they learn about the sea people’s culture. As the chieftain’s daughter, Reya was teaching Lo’ak about their culture, she said, “The way of water has no beginning and no end. The sea is around you and in you. The sea is your home, before your birth and after your death.” This quote from the movie explains the deep meaning and their culture and how important it is to them. It’s how Lo’ak and their family found a deeper meaning within.