Thirteen Years Later, ‘Avatar’ to Return with a Focus on Family

Director James Cameron announce a long-term agreement which will bring "Avatar" themed lands to Disney parks with the the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as he speaks at a media briefing in Glendale, Calfornia September 20, 2011. A scene from "Avatar" is shown on screen background. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo

The first sequel to blockbuster movie "Avatar" will focus on a theme of protecting family and will expand the world of Pandora that enchanted audiences more than a decade ago, the movie's stars told Reuters.

James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" is scheduled to reach theaters in December. Ahead of that, Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) is releasing a remastered version of the original 2009 film in cinemas starting on Friday.