"Avatar" is a science fiction film directed by James Cameron, released in 2009. The story is set in the mid-22nd century on the lush, alien moon of Pandora, where humans are mining a valuable mineral called unobtanium. The film follows a paraplegic former Marine named Jake Sully, who participates in the Avatar Program, allowing him to control a genetically engineered body that resembles the native Na'vi people. The Na'vi are a blue-skinned, humanoid species that live in harmony with their environment. As Jake immerses himself in their culture, he becomes torn between his loyalty to the human military and his growing connection to the Na'vi, particularly a female Na'vi named Neytiri. The film explores themes of environmentalism, imperialism, and the importance of understanding different cultures.