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James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 4’ Is ‘Very Likely’ Following ‘Fire and Ash’ Box Office Slide

Disney has not formally greenlit the sequel.

Overview

  • At the Saturn Awards, Cameron said the fourth film is very likely, according to ScreenRant, though he stopped short of an official confirmation.
  • He plans to factor audience feedback into development, with recent criticism focusing on runtime and a busy storyline.
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash has grossed about $1.48 billion worldwide versus $2.93 billion and $2.32 billion for the first two films, and it holds a roughly 60% critic score against a 90% audience rating.
  • The Playlist reports that portions of Avatar 4 were filmed during the previous production, which helps explain set photos of Michelle Yeoh.
  • Reporting notes that studio decisions and Cameron’s other projects could shape timing, with a leadership transition at Disney cited as a potential factor.