Avatar 3 hasn’t even been released yet and James Cameron is already talking about Avatar 4, enough to drive fans completely crazy, especially when we know the years of waiting between films.
While Avatar 3 is on track for release in December 2025, James Cameron has already started working on Avatar 4. And we can start to get some information about it. In any case, it is better to remain cautious given the long wait between Avatar 1 and Avatar 2. It is best to avoid getting false hopes, because the world of cinema is full of surprises.
Avatar 4 already at the center of attention, a breathtaking film
According to James Cameron during a recent interview with People magazine, Avatar 4 is distinguished by a six-year time jump in the story compared to Avatar 3. Cameron revealed that this advance in time will take place at a given moment in the film, and not from the beginning. This narrative decision provides a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of Avatar’s characters and universe over an extended period of time.
Lhe filming of Avatar 4 will continue after the release of Avatar 3. Note that Cameron shot parts of Avatar 4 in parallel with The Way of Water to maintain age continuity among his characters. This unique approach allows for increased consistency in character representation over time.
Cameron also highlighted the creative freedom he had in crafting the script for Avatar 4. It was reported that the studio gave no grades on the script, with the only reaction received being “holy fuck”, testifying of the impact and power of the story envisaged by Cameron. It’s definitely going to be crazy.
Patience
Avatar 4 is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 21, 2029. With anticipation already high following the massive success of previous films, including Avatar: The Way of Water which became the third highest-grossing film in history, expectations around Avatar 4 are huge. But we will have to be patient, knowing that Avatar 3 is not scheduled before December 2025.
James Cameron continues to push the boundaries of cinema with the Avatar saga. Avatar 4 promises not only technological and visual advancements, but also a deeper exploration of characters and new cultures within the universe. With an intriguing time jump and remarkable creative freedom, this fourth episode promises to be another epic milestone in the history of cinema. It now remains to be seen whether the initial schedule will be respected. Which is no small feat considering the demands of James Cameron and the scale of the work required for each film.