In Avatar: The Way of Water, which actor plays the teenage Na’vi character Kiri?

In Avatar: The Way of Water, Sigourney Weaver plays the teenage Na’vi character Kiri. Weaver also played Dr. Grace Augustine in the first Avatar film, but Kiri is a distinct character in the sequel.

Kiri is the adopted daughter of Jake Sully and Neytiri and is closely connected to Pandora’s living environment. Weaver performed the role through motion-capture and voice work, portraying a character much younger than the scientist she played in the earlier film.

The casting is a notable example of an actor returning to a franchise in a different role. Zoe Saldana plays Neytiri, CCH Pounder plays Mo’at, and Kate Winslet plays the Metkayina leader Ronal. Those names are frequent alternatives because all are important performers in the Avatar films.