The Dark Transformation of Neytiri
Avatar 3 will carry on the story of the iconic James Cameron franchise, and the third film needs to do this by continuing Avatar: The Way of Water's darkest Neytiri story.
Neytiri tries to stab Spider in Avatar: The Way of Water
Neytiri, one of the main protagonists in the original 2009 Avatar, undergoes some pretty dark changes in its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ones that will be incredibly hard to undo.
Lo'ak talks to his crush in the woods in Avatar The Way of Water
While it's possible that the upcoming Avatar 3 could go back on Neytiri's decisions in the second film, this would be the wrong choice, as it would be best for the franchise to continue bringing the character down this dark path.
Spider using a bow in Avatar The Way of Water
The Hatred and Struggle
Avatar: The Way of Water sets up Neytiri's hatred of her own son, Spider, creating a complex and intense dynamic within the story.
Jake talks to his kids in Avatar The Way of Water
A standoff between Neytiri and Colonel Quartich occurs near the end of the film, with Neytiri holding her blade against Spider and threatening to kill him.
Tuk swimming in the ocean in Avatar The Way of Water
Neytiri seems to still treat Spider differently even after this battle, with her resenting him for being a member of the species that killed her oldest son.
Kiri swimming in the ocean in Avatar The Way of Water
The Evolution of Neytiri's Character
Avatar 3 needs to continue Neytiri's storyline, as she was really sidelined in Avatar: The Way of Water, and her character needs to move beyond her relationship with Jake.
Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) reaches for a woodsprite with Jake (Sam Worthington) at the Tree of LIfe in Avatar
Exploring Neytiri's different thoughts on the roles of humans in Na'vi society would be a great direction to take Avatar 3, with it perfectly fitting into the themes and ideas of the franchise.
Neytiri's dark arc in Avatar 3 can perfectly mirror Spider's villain arc, leading to the potential redemption of both characters and a deeper exploration of their familial relationship.
