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Capturing Avatar

Film · 2010

Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector
  2. Thomas C. Graneproducer

On screen

  1. Jon Landaulead actor
  2. Sam Worthingtonlead actor
  3. James Cameronlead actor
  4. Zoe Saldañalead actor
  5. Mauro Fioresupporting actor
  6. Michelle Rodriguezsupporting actor
  7. Margery Simkinsupporting actor
  8. Giovanni Ribisisupporting actor
  9. Stephen Langsupporting actor
  10. Sigourney Weaversupporting actor
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From the people who made Capturing Avatar

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  1. Raging Bull: Before the Fight2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. The Making of 'American Graffiti'1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Tales from the Future2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. The Making of 'The Color Purple'2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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    Creating A.I.2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Making of '1941'1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Three Kinds of Close Encounters2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Return to Jurassic Park2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora2010 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  18. Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The Stories of West Side Story2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. The Fabelmans: A Family in Film2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Bloody Hundredth2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Five Came Back2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Music by John Williams2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Five Came Back2017 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  31. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of Spies2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. X-Men: The Mutant Watch2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. The 'E.T.' Journals2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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Through the cast

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  1. TitanicJames CameronJon Landau1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Alita: Battle AngelJames CameronJon Landau2019 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. AliensJames Cameron1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20James CameronZoe Saldaña2022 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  5. SolarisJon LandauJames Cameron2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The TerminatorJames Cameron1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The AbyssJames Cameron1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Brian May's Brief History of 3DJames CameronJon Landau2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Terminator 2: Judgment DayJames Cameron1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Ghosts of the AbyssJames Cameron2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Piranha II: The SpawningJames Cameron1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Dark AngelJames Cameron2000 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  13. True LiesJames Cameron1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Strange DaysJames Cameron1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital FilmmakingJames Cameron2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Point BreakJames Cameron1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Rambo: First Blood Part IIJames Cameron1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. SanctumJames Cameron2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. True LiesJames Cameron2023 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  20. Terminator: Dark FateJames Cameron2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. The KillerSam WorthingtonMauro Fiore2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. TransfusionSam Worthington2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Zoe Saldaña2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. The Hunter's PrayerSam Worthington2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. NinaZoe Saldaña2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Last NightSam Worthington2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Side by SideJames Cameron2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. 9 BulletsSam Worthington2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Dick TracyJon Landau1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Infinitely Polar BearZoe Saldaña2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. The BluffZoe Saldaña2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Honey, I Shrunk the KidsJon Landau1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Marvel Studios LegendsZoe Saldaña2021 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  34. LionessZoe Saldaña2023 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  35. Rosemary's BabyZoe SaldañaMargery Simkin2014 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  36. The SkepticZoe Saldaña2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. FracturedSam Worthington2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Missing LinkZoe Saldaña2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Man on a LedgeSam Worthington2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. LiftSam Worthington2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of MythJames Cameron2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. CakeSam Worthington2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. The AssignmentMichelle RodriguezSigourney Weaver2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. Center StageZoe Saldaña2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. The ExorcismSam Worthington2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. DriftSam Worthington2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. SomersaultSam Worthington2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. The Keeping RoomSam Worthington2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Zoe Saldaña2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. I Kill GiantsZoe Saldaña2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. Wrath of the TitansSam Worthington2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. Texas Killing FieldsSam Worthington2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. The DebtSam Worthington2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  54. HavenZoe Saldaña2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. RogueSam Worthington2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. DrumlineZoe Saldaña2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. The ShackSam Worthington2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. Guess WhoZoe Saldaña2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Cirque du Soleil: Worlds AwayJames Cameron2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  60. Dirty DeedsZoe Saldaña2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  61. Vantage PointZoe SaldañaSigourney Weaver2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  62. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1Sam Worthington2024 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  63. RelaySam Worthington2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. Terminator SalvationSam Worthington2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. SabotageSam Worthington2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Death at a FuneralZoe Saldaña2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. The WordsZoe Saldaña2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Zoe Saldaña2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. The LosersZoe Saldaña2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicJames Cameron1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. CrossroadsZoe Saldaña2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. Guardians of the GalaxyZoe Saldaña2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. Paper PlanesSam Worthington2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. ColombianaZoe Saldaña2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. The Book of LifeZoe Saldaña2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. Clash of the TitansSam Worthington2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. The TitanSam Worthington2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. VivoZoe Saldaña2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Kidnapping Mr. HeinekenSam Worthington2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. Star Trek Into DarknessZoe Saldaña2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. Emilia PérezZoe Saldaña2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Laddie: The Man Behind the MoviesSigourney Weaver2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and UsJames Cameron2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. Out of the FurnaceZoe Saldaña2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. SimulantSam Worthington2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. A Good PersonMauro Fiore2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanJames Cameron2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Maya and the ThreeZoe Saldaña2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  89. VFWStephen Lang2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. Training DayMauro Fiore2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. Billboard DadMauro Fiore1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. Don't Breathe 2Stephen Lang2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. Under the Banner of HeavenSam Worthington2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  94. The Last SonSam Worthington2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. From ScratchZoe Saldaña2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  96. Dark PhoenixMauro Fiore2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Smokin' AcesMauro Fiore2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. Star Trek BeyondZoe Saldaña2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. Your Studio and YouJames Cameron1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Dust BunnyMargery SimkinSigourney Weaver2025 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  101. Columbus CircleGiovanni Ribisi2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. MosulMauro Fiore2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. HighwayMauro Fiore2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. I Will Find YouSam Worthington2026 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  105. The Game ChangersJames Cameron2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. FuzeSam Worthington2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. Hacksaw RidgeSam Worthington2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. Iron and BeyondJames Cameron2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Runner RunnerMauro Fiore2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. Field of DreamsMargery Simkin1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. The Flamingo KidMargery Simkin1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings'Sigourney Weaver2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. 23 BlastStephen Lang2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. The EqualizerMauro Fiore2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. For the Love of SpockZoe Saldaña2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. Extraordinary MeasuresMargery Simkin2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Tears of the SunMauro Fiore2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. GirlfightMichelle Rodriguez2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. BowfingerMargery Simkin1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. A Good MarriageStephen Lang2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Alien ResurrectionSigourney Weaver1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. FreedomlandMargery Simkin2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. In & OutMargery Simkin1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Resident Evil: RetributionMichelle Rodriguez2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. Beautiful CreaturesMargery Simkin2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. ResultsGiovanni Ribisi2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. The KingdomMauro Fiore2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. LanskySam Worthington2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. SubUrbiaGiovanni Ribisi1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. MermaidsMargery Simkin1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. Death to SmoochyMargery Simkin2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. Lost SoulsMauro Fiore2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. The Indian in the CupboardMargery Simkin1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. Christmas with the KranksMargery Simkin2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. Fast & FuriousMichelle Rodriguez2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. Rogue WarfareStephen Lang2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. The Magnificent SevenMauro Fiore2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  138. LifeMargery Simkin1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. The Other SisterGiovanni Ribisi1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. In the BloodStephen Lang2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. Blue CrushMichelle Rodriguez2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. FootlooseMargery Simkin1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. The Fate of the FuriousMichelle Rodriguez2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Madame WebMauro Fiore2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. Erin BrockovichMargery Simkin2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. The ForgottenMargery Simkin2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Death of a SalesmanStephen Lang1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. PCUMargery Simkin1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Get CarterMauro Fiore2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. BrazilMargery Simkin1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. Beautiful GirlsMargery Simkin1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. Boiler RoomGiovanni Ribisi2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. TickerMauro Fiore2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. The Lost Flowers of Alice HartSigourney Weaver2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  155. Heart of the BeastMauro Fiore2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. The Ice StormSigourney Weaver1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. Guilty as SinStephen Lang1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  158. F9Michelle Rodriguez2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. ControlMichelle Rodriguez2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. Furious 7Michelle Rodriguez2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. Last Exit to BrooklynStephen Lang1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Marley & MeMargery Simkin2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Avatar2009 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared