The epic science fiction film, Avatar: The Way of Water, directed by James Cameron, clinched the trophy for Best Visual Effects at the ongoing 95th edition of the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, a worthy win, given its stunning visuals.
The film comfortably defeated its fellow contenders, the German anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Batman.
Avatar: The Way of Water is the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 film Avatar. The film has so far collected $674.6 million at the US domestic box office and grossed over $2 billion worldwide.
The 95th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, is ongoing at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Published 13 March 2023, 04:48 IST