👶 Quaritch… a DAD? Varang… a MOM? The ultimate villain power couple just got a whole lot more dangerous. 😱🔥🪐
After the explosive battles of Fire and Ash, the Ash People and their fiery leader Varang allied with the unkillable Colonel Quaritch… but no one saw THIS coming.
Avatar 4: The Tulkun Rider – First Trailer — whispers of a time jump, new frozen frontiers on Pandora, and a shocking secret: a hybrid baby born from the darkest union on the planet. Quaritch’s recombinant blood + Varang’s volcanic fury = a child who could tip the scales of war forever.
Is this the redemption Quaritch never wanted? Or the ultimate weapon against Jake Sully’s family? The trailer teases tulkun riders in icy waters, severed queues cloaks, and a tiny cry that echoes across Pandora…
James Cameron’s saga refuses to end quietly. Anh once you see that baby’s eyes… Pandora will never be the same. 🌋❄️
The Avatar saga, James Cameron’s record-breaking sci-fi epic, continues to captivate audiences even as the third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, wraps its theatrical run in early 2026. Fan-made trailers circulating online under the title Avatar 4: The Tulkun Rider have ignited fresh debate, with many prominently featuring a provocative concept: Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) and Varang (Oona Chaplin), the fiery leader of the Ash People, having a child together. As of January 2026, 20th Century Studios has not confirmed any official details for the fourth film beyond its scheduled December 21, 2029, release date, but the persistent rumors and creative concepts underscore the franchise’s enduring momentum.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, released December 19, 2025, marked the conclusion of the initial trilogy arc that began with Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). Directed by Cameron and co-written with Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, and Shane Salerno, the film grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide despite mixed reviews that praised its visual spectacle while critiquing familiar plot beats. The story followed Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) as their family, grieving the loss of eldest son Neteyam, clashed with the aggressive Mangkwan Clan — known as the Ash People — led by Varang, who rejected Eywa and allied with the RDA.
A key element of Fire and Ash was the evolving dynamic between Quaritch, the recombinant Na’vi version of the original film’s antagonist, and Varang. The two formed a strategic alliance, with Quaritch supplying firearms and flamethrowers in exchange for the Ash People’s support against Jake. Their partnership deepened into a romantic relationship, highlighted in scenes that depicted mutual respect, tension, and intimacy amid the volcanic landscapes. Quaritch, seeking connection with his human-raised son Spider (Jack Champion), found an unexpected counterpart in Varang’s ruthless leadership. The film ended with heavy casualties, including the death of Metkayina matriarch Ronal (Kate Winslet) and Quaritch’s apparent sacrifice, though his survival — consistent with his unkillable status — left doors open for future stories.
Fan trailers for The Tulkun Rider build on this foundation, imagining a time jump of about eight years (placing events around 2178) where Quaritch and Varang’s union produces offspring. These concepts often show a hybrid child — blending Quaritch’s recombinant genetics with Varang’s fiery heritage — as a potential bridge between human and Na’vi worlds, or a new threat. Visuals include tulkun riders in subarctic regions, desert biomes, and Varang wearing a cloak of severed neural queues, symbolizing her dark sorcery. Channels producing these videos emphasize disclaimers that the content is unofficial, yet they garner significant views, reflecting fan fascination with the “ultimate power couple” teased in Fire and Ash.
The title The Tulkun Rider dates back to early 2018 reports, when BBC and other outlets cited it as a potential subtitle for one of the sequels. Cameron later clarified that titles were not finalized, and Jon Landau noted in 2022 that while The Way of Water proved accurate, others remained fluid. The Tulkun Rider aligns with themes from The Way of Water, where tulkun played key roles as intelligent, bondable beings. A fourth film could expand on this, potentially focusing on the next generation — including Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), Tsireya, and Payakan — in new environments like frost-covered Pandora regions hinted at in concept art.
Cameron has confirmed that some performance capture for Avatar 4 was completed during back-to-back filming of the earlier sequels (roughly 2017-2020), with additional work planned post-Fire and Ash. He has emphasized that Quaritch remains a fixture across all sequels, and recent updates suggest Michelle Yeoh will appear as a Na’vi character named Palakpuelat in Avatar 4 and 5. The franchise faces a conditional future: Cameron stated in late 2025 that Avatar 4 and 5 hinge on Fire and Ash‘s performance, warning of potential novelization or cancellation if box-office expectations falter. As of mid-January 2026, with Fire and Ash exceeding $1.2 billion, momentum appears strong, though Cameron has joked about the pressure and even floated James Wan as a possible director if he steps back.
Plot speculation for Avatar 4 includes Earth-based scenes exploring humanity’s dying planet, a new overarching threat spanning 4 and 5, and the Sully family’s integration with the Metkayina. The Quaritch-Varang baby idea, while unconfirmed, stems from fan theories amplified by Reddit discussions and the pair’s chemistry in Fire and Ash. Some envision the child as a catalyst for redemption or escalation, perhaps forcing Quaritch to confront fatherhood beyond Spider or serving as a symbol of hybrid potential. Others note Na’vi biology and Varang’s rejection of Eywa might complicate conception, but the concept adds dramatic layers to the saga’s themes of identity, family, and conflict.
The Avatar series has redefined blockbuster cinema with groundbreaking visuals, motion-capture innovation, and environmental messaging. The first three films grossed over $5 billion combined, proving the model’s viability despite long gaps between releases. Avatar 4, if greenlit fully, could introduce standalone elements while tying into the larger narrative of Pandora’s fate and Earth’s survival.
For now, The Tulkun Rider and its baby twist exist in fan creativity, keeping anticipation alive amid waiting for official word. Whether Quaritch and Varang’s legacy includes progeny remains speculation, but the idea has fans debating the franchise’s next evolution. With Cameron’s commitment and the series’ box-office track record, Pandora’s story appears far from over.
