One movie that is rarely cited as an inspiration forAvataris 2003sThe Core.

However, it is central toAvatar’s story.

Meanwhile, in the world ofThe Core, Unobtanium can turn both heat and pressure into usable electrical energy.

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Both substances are of great value to the main characters, but they serve very different purposes in-universe.

Originally,Avatars script noted that Unobtanium was used in this colloquial sense, but the clarification was cut.

Is Unobtanium The Real Name Of The Mineral In Avatar?

Aaron Eckhart’s Josh stands in front of a chalkboard smiling in 2003’s The Core

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Aaron Eckhart’s Josh wearing a space suit in The Core

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