'National Treasure' 174 minutes · 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 195 minutes, the hot topic in theaters this year-end is running time!

The life masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 that adorned the screen this year-end and the highly anticipated film 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉 set to release in December are not only generating overwhelming anticipation but also stirring discussions among movie fans with their 3-hour running time. As blockbuster films with long running times land in theaters, there is growing expectation that the cinematic experience will deliver new thrills to audiences.

Director James Cameron has presented a running time of 195 minutes for 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉, which will be released on December 17, 2025 (Wednesday), following 〈Avatar〉 (2009) at 165 minutes and 〈Avatar: The Way of Water〉 (2023) at 192 minutes. The 〈Avatar〉 series, which is expected to birth a triple blockbuster, has already made headlines with its long running time, and James Cameron's century-defining blockbuster 〈Titanic〉 (1998) also recorded a running time of 195 minutes, immersing audiences worldwide in the theater seats.

Moreover, Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 〈Interstellar〉 (2014) has a running time of 169 minutes, and 〈Oppenheimer〉 (2023) is 180 minutes, which is similar in length to the film 〈National Treasure〉. Well-made masterpieces that have achieved both box office success and critical acclaim break the limits of long running times and provide a cinematic experience that must be seen in theaters. Elements of storytelling, visuals, and other cinematic aspects that can only be experienced on the big screen have inspired audiences and become the driving force behind long-term word-of-mouth.

Thus, the year-end theater scene is expected to be highlighted by the film 〈National Treasure〉, which will become the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film, and the grand finale of the 〈Avatar〉 series with the release of 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉, making long running time another expectation for enjoying films solely in theaters.

Meanwhile, the film 〈National Treasure〉 depicts the once-in-a-lifetime story of two men who had to surpass each other to reach the level of national treasure. The must-see masterpiece film 〈National Treasure〉 that has achieved both box office success and critical acclaim is currently showing.