James Cameron Teases Avatar’s Future With Bold Promise
James Cameron hints at revealing his plans for Avatar 4 and 5 if the films don’t go ahead, and shares thoughts on the franchise’s future beyond the current instalments.
James Cameron’s latest entry in the Avatar saga, Fire and Ash, has already pulled in more than half a billion dollars worldwide, according to The Numbers. Even with that hefty box office haul, Cameron isn’t getting ahead of himself about what’s next for the blue-skinned Na’vi. The director has long mapped out at least five chapters for the series, with whispers that the fifth could see the Na’vi setting foot on Earth. But he’s not counting his chickens just yet.
Uncertain Road Ahead
Cameron’s not shy about the fact that the future of the franchise hangs in the balance. He’s got a plan if things don’t pan out.
“If we don’t get to make 4 and 5, for whatever reason, I’ll hold a press conference, and I’ll tell you what we were gonna do,”
he told Entertainment Weekly. He’s not sure if the saga will keep rolling, but he’s keen for it to continue. The bloke’s clearly invested, but he’s also realistic about the unpredictable nature of the film business.
Alternative Paths for the Story
If the next chapter doesn’t match the runaway success of the earlier films, Cameron’s got a backup. He’s floated the idea of turning the untold parts of the story into books. The world he’s built is packed with culture and backstory, and he reckons there’s plenty more to explore. Still, he’s not blind to the challenges. Cameron pointed out that the days of blockbuster tie-in novels might be behind us, saying,
“people aren’t reading.”
Even so, a book penned by Cameron himself would probably get a fair bit of attention from fans and locals alike.
What’s Next for Avatar?
For now, the future of the franchise is up in the air. Cameron’s hopeful, but he’s not making any promises. He’s got ideas ready to go, whether on the big screen or in print. Punters keen to know how Fire and Ash wraps up can check out a detailed breakdown of the film’s finale elsewhere. As for what’s coming after, only time will tell if Cameron gets to bring his full vision to life—or if he’ll be fronting up to that press conference with all the answers.