Canadian singer The Weeknd has teased a brand-new single associated with the soundtrack to the upcoming James Cameron-directed filmAvatar: The Way of Water. The highly-anticipated sequel to the 2009 original film will officially hit theaters on the same day the cryptic musical number will be available for audiences to experience.Avatar: The Way of Waterwill usher audiences back to the film’s fantastical setting after an extensive thirteen-year gap between the sequel and the ground-breaking original.Avatarremains the highest-grossing film of all time, an accomplishment the sequel will aim to reach throughout its theatrical run. However, aside from the minor breadcrumbs provided by the trailers, not much else is known about certain parts embedded in the film, which mirrors the new musical number teased to audiences this past Sunday.RELATED:Avatar: The Way Of Water Has To Be Fourth Or Fifth Highest-Grossing Film Of All Time To Break EvenThe Weeknd uploaded a short clip of the brand-new single via Twitter, showcasing the film’s logo and its December 16th release date. Unfortunately, the brief listen does not include the notable voice of The Weeknd, but the single forthe long-awaitedAvatarsequeldoes feature a hair-raising chorus that hints at the grandiose nature of the upcoming musical number. John Landau, a producer for the upcoming film, also highlighted the musical involvement of The Weeknd in a post showcasing the two figures together.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/theweeknd/status/1599448344321216512[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/jonlandau/status/1599457848500813824?s=20&t=0NvDpwYslDSEbOEXySZPgg[/EMBED_TWITTER]It is unclear what role this brand-new single will play inAvatar2, but its tease looks to stoke the fires of excitement even further as the film rapidly approaches. A similar level of buzz rose in audiences when it was announced that Rihanna would contribute to theBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreversoundtrack. The well-known singer ended her long musical hiatus with a moving ballad that was an emotional component of the Marvel Studios film. Her single, however, arrived a week before the debut of theBlack Panthersequel, serving as an extra layer of promotion. Releasing the new track from The Weeknd before the film’s arrival would have added anticipation, but audiences will have to wait until the film’s release to experience the song.Avatar: The Way of Waterhas been in the works for years by Cameron and is projected to earn roughly $150 million when it debuts domestically. While impressive, more than the projected number would be needed to give the notable sequel the best opening weekend performance of the year. The coveted title is held byMarvel Studios’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which concluded its debut weekend with an impressive $187.4 million performance.Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverhas the second-best opening weekend of the year after earning $180 million across its three-day debut. It is unclear how theAvatarsequel will perform, but it will hopefully provide a needed spark to a slow-burning box office to conclude the theatrical year.Avatar: The Way of Waterwill hit officially theaters on June 28, 2025.MORE:10 Sequels That Took Longer To Come Out Than Avatar 2Source:The Weeknd/Twitter,John Landau/Twitter