This week's recommendation Friday, December 19, 2025 New movie "Avatar: Fire and Ash" / Old movie "The Holdovers"

New movie "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

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Directed by James Cameron, this latest installment in the series boasts the #1 and #3 highest grossing films of all time worldwide. Set on the mysterious planet Pandora, Jake, a former Marine who has built a family with Neytiri, a native Na'vi woman, decides to fight against humanity. However, Valan, a fellow Na'vi from the Ash tribe, plots to take control of Pandora and joins forces with humanity to exact revenge... As the unknown The Truth about Pandora is revealed, an unprecedented and shocking "battle of fire" begins.

Released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, December 19th. Distributed by: Walt Disney Japan

Old movie "The Holdovers"

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A recent Christmas masterpiece, "The Holdovers in a Massachusetts boarding school in the 1970s. The unpopular teacher Hunnam, the male student Angus, and the head chef Mary are forced to stay behind at the school during Christmas break. Each with their own unique circumstances, they grow closer through many twists and turns. This bittersweet yet touching and universal drama will warm your heart.

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