Our Intergalactic Nightmare Is Over - Payakan Is Back
Briefly

Payakan, a popular character from Avatar: The Way of Water, will play a pivotal role in the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash. His journey continues as he finds a new companion, a female Tulkun named Ta'nok, highlighting elements of love and companionship in the Tulkun society. With fans requesting more of Payakan, the film's creators are excited to portray him at a new level. Additionally, audiences will be introduced to the leaders of Payakan's clan, enriching the narrative surrounding Tulkun culture, set to debut on December 19, 2025.
And when the universe needed him most, he returned to us. Payakan, the sensitive, misunderstood bad boy of Tulkun society first introduced in Avatar: The Way of Water,will return "at the very highest level" for the third film in the franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, which debuted a first look at footage at CinemaCon 2025.
The reaction emboldened us to go forward and play Payakan at the very highest level. He's turned out to be one of the most popular characters,
In Fire and Ash, audiences will meet Payakan's new companion, a female Tulkun named Ta'nok. Baneham says she's "another outcast" and that "There's a really great dynamic between them.
These thrilling new insights into the Tulkun way of life will hit theaters on December 19, 2025. Only 258 sleeps until Payakan!
Read at Vulture
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