— November 8, 2021
The problem is that it’s been taking years to get these movies made due to the massive scope of the Avatar world, along with all of the time and money that comes along with developing multiple sequels at once. As of now, the plan is to release the next four installments respectively on Dec. 16, 2022; Dec. 20, 2024; Dec. 18, 2026; and Dec. 22, 2028. All of these movies are greenlit though James Cameron has suggested that if 2 and 3 flop in theaters, parts 4 and 5 would likely get shelved.
Many fans of the original Avatar, which is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, are in fact anticipating the sequels. It remains to be seen if they manage to reach the same heights as the original, both with critics and with its box office numbers, but Cameron has a good shot of proving John Oliver wrong. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver can be streamed on HBO Max.
John Oliver Mocks James Cameron Over Delayed Avatar Sequels: ‘Take Your Time’
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