“Avatar 2” delayed again

Director James Cameron has revealed that the sequel to “Avatar”, the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide, will no longer be released Christmas 2018.

The second installment in the planned five-film franchise has been delayed for a third time, after it was initially scheduled to hit theatres in December 2014. The other three films were originally slated for release during Christmastime 2020, 2022, and 2023. The director didn't mention whether the other sequels are behind schedule as well, but those releases will likely be affected, too, as the films will be shot simultaneously.

 “Well, 2018 is not happening. We haven't announced a firm release date,” Cameron told The Toronto Star when asked what he could disclose about the development. “What people have to understand is that this is a cadence of releases. So, we're not making 'Avatar 2,' we're making 'Avatar 2,' '3,' '4,' and '5.' It's an epic undertaking.”

Stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana will reprise their roles in the sequels, while Sigourney Weaver, whose character died in the 2009 original, will play a new role.

 “Avatar” hauled $2.8 billion worldwide and won three Oscars in 2010.

Source: Variety