James Cameron Shares Exciting Update About “Avatar” Sequels

James Cameron at the AMC's
James Cameron at the AMC's "Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction" TV show panel in 2018. Photo by David Buchan/Variety/REX/Shutterstock (9319388n)

It’s been over a decade since Avatar first came out and set countless box office records, and its sequels are a long time coming. James Cameron recently discussed the future of this franchise and revealed that Avatar 2 filming is 100% complete, while Avatar 3 is 95% finished.

Cameron talked about the Avatar sequels in a recent one-on-one interview with the Terminator star and close friend Arnold Schwarzenegger. He revealed that his team was able to work on the movies thanks to efficient handling of the coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand, where the movies are being filmed.

“We’re able to operate. We’re able to shoot and have a more or less normal life here. We were very fortunate, so I don’t see any roadblocks to us getting the picture finished, getting both pictures finished,” Cameron told Schwarzenegger.

The director didn’t share any new information about the plot because he believes “in the mystery and the great reveal.” Unless the release dates end up changing, Avatar 2 will premiere on December 16th, 2022 while Avatar 3 will come to theaters on December 20th, 2024.