The Weeknd to be on Avatar 2 Soundtrack: New Unreleased Song!

Singer The Weeknd announced this Sunday (04) that he will release a new song for the soundtrack of the highly anticipated film “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The announcement was made through a mysterious post on the singer's Instagram, which provided a mini teaser and the possible release date for December 16, the same date the film arrives in American theaters.

_{Post made by the singer (Reproduction/Instagram)}

Franchise producer Jon Landau also celebrated the partnership and welcomed the singer. Through social media, he shared a photo with The Weeknd and wrote: “As the Na'vi say, 'Zola'u nìprrte' soaiane Avatar'… Welcome to the 'Avatar' family”.

As the Na'vi say, “Zola'u nìprrte' soaiane Avatar”… Welcome to the Avatar family. pic.twitter.com/yc9no1sJki

— Jon Landau (@jonlandau) December 4, 2022

_{Producer Jon Landau welcomed the singer to the franchise (Reproduction/Twitter)}

Remembering that the singer is currently on tour with the “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” and recently announced shows in Brazil in 2023. The Weeknd is expected to perform in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on October 7th and 10th, respectively. Tickets go on sale on December 8th.

_{Official poster for the sequel (Reproduction/Instagram)}

The Avatar sequel is being produced a decade after the release of the first film, and is considered one of the most anticipated films of the year.

Released in 2009, the film has the highest box office grossing film of all time. James Cameron returns as director of the project and has already stated that “The Way of Water” will be the first of four sequels planned for the franchise.

The new film brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver to the cast, and adds new names such as Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Lang and David Thewlis.

The plot will be set years after the events narrated in the first film and tells the story of the Sully family and all the problems that accompany them, from their efforts to stay safe to the battles they fight for survival.

_{Official trailer for “Avatar 2” (Reproduction/Youtube)}

“Avatar: The Way of Water” will take audiences back to the fantastic world of Pandora. The film is scheduled to premiere in Brazil on December 15.

Featured photo: The Weeknd during a performance. Reproduction/Twitter