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Praise Eywa! The new issue of Empire is nearly here, bringing a major dispatch from Pandora. Or, more accurately, James Cameron’s headquarters, where Avatar: Fire And Ash is entering its final stages. You can read all about the next chapter in the saga in the September 2025 issue – pre-order yours here – which hits shelves on Thursday 31 July.
Avatar: Fire And Ash
Empire – September 2025 issue
Ready for another all-out Na’vi epic? Empire joins James Cameron at Avatar HQ for two full days, watching him as he brings his next sci-fi behemoth into being. Plus, we speak to Jake Sully himself, Sam Worthington, and incoming villain Varang, Oona Chaplin, as the Avatar story gets ready to explore.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Empire – September 2025 issue
Turn it up to 11: Spinal Tap are back in a long-awaited sequel mockumentary. Empire interviews the full band – David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls, and Nigel Tufnel, as well as director Marty DeBergi – as they prepare to rock once more.
HIM
Empire – September 2025 issue
Touchdown! The latest film from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is sports horror HIM, as American football ambition turns deadly. Empire speaks to director Justin Tipping and Peele himself about putting a killer spin on an unlikely genre mash-up.
