Hit 2009 film with a hit 2022 sequel (6)

I believe the answer is:

avatar

(Other definitions for avatar that I've seen before include "Cyberspace person's image" , "Descent to earth of deity in human or animal form" , "Internet ID icon" , "Cyberspace representation of a person" , "Online image" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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