Cameron defended the three-hour "Avatar 2" with the scale of the story in the spirit of "The Sopranos"

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James Cameron responded to concerns about The Way of Water's length by saying that the sequel caters to more characters and plot connections. His goal was an emotionally compelling story where family relationships become as important as the journey through Pandora and the visual spectacle.

Source: IndieWire