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Cameron Says Avatar Future Hinges on Fire and Ash Box Office

He signals willingness to end the film run, finishing any remaining story in a book if demand falls short.

Overview

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash is slated to open in theaters on December 19, 2025.
  • On The Town podcast, James Cameron said he expects the film to make money but questioned whether it will earn enough to justify further sequels.
  • Cameron said the film leaves one open thread and he would complete the story as a follow-up novel if additional movies do not proceed.
  • He described using test-audience reactions and said Disney CEO Bob Iger attended a screening and brushed aside some executives’ notes.
  • Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 have planned dates in 2029 and 2031 with writers assigned, though their greenlights depend on Fire and Ash’s results.