Who is Jake Sully? Jake & Neytiri’s Family Tree Explained – Avatar: Fire and Ash

The highly awaited third film in James Cameron’s Avatar saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is set to hit theaters on December 19, 2025. As seen in the trailer released on July 28, the story picks up just weeks after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water and explores the fire-filled volcanic landscapes of Pandora.

A New Threat: The Ash People

This time, Jake Sully and his family face a new challenge. The Ash People, also called the Mangkwan Clan, are introduced as a powerful Na’vi tribe led by Varang. They pose both a physical and spiritual threat to Pandora’s balance.

Jake Sully: From Warrior to Father

“Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), known in Na’vi as Tsyeyk te Suli, is the central protagonist of the Avatar franchise.”

Originally a paralyzed U.S. Marine, Jake was chosen to join the Avatar Program after his twin brother’s death. He joined the Na’vi, helped defeat the RDA, and permanently transferred his consciousness into his avatar body through the Tree of Souls.

Jake’s Emotional Conflict in the New Film

In Fire and Ash, Jake is deeply affected by the death of his eldest son Neteyam. He abandons his role as peacemaker and returns to warfare. The loss shifts him from healer to warrior once more, creating emotional distance between him and Neytiri.

The Sully Family Tree

Jake and Neytiri, now part of the Metkayina clan, lead a diverse household. Their family represents a blend of biological, adopted, and cultural ties.

Their children include:

• Neteyam – The eldest son, who dies in The Way of Water. His loss is the emotional trigger of Fire and Ash.
• Lo’ak – The second son. “Lo’ak is defined as unprepared but forced to step up after the loss of his brother,” says actor Britain Dalton.
• Tuktirey (Tuk) – The youngest daughter. She matures quickly after experiencing grief for the first time.
• Kiri – Their adoptive daughter, born from Dr. Grace Augustine’s avatar body. She plays a key role in the spiritual storyline.
• Spider (Miles “Spider” Socorro) – A human boy raised by the Sullys after his biological father, Colonel Quaritch, died. Though not officially adopted, he is emotionally tied to the family and struggles with his identity in this film.

A Story About Family, Legacy, and Loss

The Sully family forms the emotional heart of the Avatar universe. As director James Cameron evolves the story into a generational saga, themes of trauma, legacy, and cultural identity take center stage.

Avatar: Fire and Ash will be released worldwide by 20th Century Studios on December 19, 2025.