The performance capture technology, which has seen significant advancements since the first film, allows for more nuanced performances from the cast. The facial expressions, body language, and emotional depth of the characters are more detailed than ever, bridging the gap between human actors and their digital counterparts.

: Your 3D TV, projector, or VR headset must be manually or automatically set to "3D Side-by-Side" mode to stretch these images back to their proper proportions and overlay them for the 3D effect. Why "Half" SBS at 2160p? Difference 3D Bluray or Full Sbs | General TV Discussions

This denotes a vertical resolution of 2160 pixels. In the context of The Way of Water , this resolution is critical for capturing the immense detail of Pandora’s reef systems and the photorealistic textures of the Metkayina clan.