The Weekend recently released a short clip, teasing new music for the soundtrack for James Cameron‘s upcoming Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to 2009’s Avatar.

“12.16.22,” The Weeknd wrote on Twitter. The 12-second clip displays the film’s logo and reveals the release date as well. A choir, supported by drum beats, runs in the background.

The film’s official account retweeted the Weekend’s post and uploaded a clip of the account following the Weeknd on Twitter. “#AvatarTheWayOfWater x @theweeknd,” the account wrote.

Jon Landau, the film’s producer, also stepped in, posting a picture with the musician, and wrote, “As the Na’vi [the fictional language of the film] say, ‘Zola’u nìprrte’ soaiane Avatar’. Welcome to the Avatar family.”

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is poised to open to at least $150 million domestically when it debuts in theaters next week. Early tracking indicates that the opening weekend figure could ascend to $175 million or more.

12.16.22 pic.twitter.com/G2FpRlzOKK

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) December 4, 2022

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