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Cameron Vows to Unveil 'Avatar' 4–5 Plans if Series Halts as 'Fire and Ash' Surges Past $500 Million

Disney's decision on Parts 4 and 5 hinges on sustained holiday grosses.

Overview

  • After seven days, the threequel reached about $544 million worldwide, including $153.7 million domestic and $390.6 million overseas, with $24 million on Christmas Day.
  • The film is holding well into its second weekend, with coverage citing roughly a one‑third drop from opening weekend and forecasts of continued holiday strength.
  • James Cameron told Entertainment Weekly he will hold a press conference to outline the stories for Parts 4 and 5 if they are not produced, and he floated novelizations as an alternative.
  • Disney still has 2029 and 2031 dates on its calendar for the next films, and reports note a small portion of Avatar 4 was pre‑shot, yet further installments remain conditional on performance.
  • Analysts describe Fire and Ash as a box office hit with potential to grow, though a $2 billion finish is uncertain, and reviews are softer than previous entries even as audience scores run high.