James Cameron Wants to Make Next Two 'Avatar' Films "in Half the Time for Two Thirds of the Cost"
Cameron says new technology could cut production time and costs as scripts are ready and the next two sequels remain under review.
- Director James Cameron is mapping out a more efficient production route for Avatar 4 and 5, aiming to complete the sequels "in half the time for two thirds of the cost" of previous entries.
- While Avatar 4 and 5 remain "still floating out there" without official greenlights, Disney has tentatively scheduled releases for December 21, 2029, and December 19, 2031, respectively.
- The 71-year-old filmmaker seeks efficiency as box office receipts have fluctuated; Avatar: The Way of Water grossed $2.4 billion, while last year's Fire and Ash earned approximately $1.49 billion against a $400 million budget.
- Acknowledging that "there's no business model for it anymore," Cameron expressed interest in novelizing the films to preserve the canonical record of the characters' extensive backstory.
- The filmmaker previously promised to "hold a press conference" to reveal plot details for Avatar 4 if the franchise is cancelled, as he takes a year to devise his efficiency strategy.
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