James Cameron Is Right: The Avatar Sequels Are A Massive Risk
The undeniably monstrous event of Avatar was truly a time to behold, but James Cameron is right to acknowledge that its four sequels are a huge risk to release more than a decade later. The groundbreaking filmmaker is well aware of his own massive success as well as his potential for failure with the upcoming, long-overdue follow-up, Avatar: The Way of the Water, plus parts3, 4, and 5, as he expressed in a recent interview.
A major blockbuster sequel like Avatar: The Way of the Water shows how a franchise can be resurrected, even after an extended period of time. James Cameron has been hard at work for over a decade since 2009’s Avatar began its record-breaking $2.8 billion box office haul. His landmark first Avatar sequel has gone through numerous release changes in a lengthy production schedule, and now audiences might be wary of the movie's actuality and quality as its December 16, 2022, opening approaches.
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The prestige of a large franchise like Avatar appeals greatly to Disney as a distributor. However, for Avatar fans, there is a reasonable amount of doubt regarding The Way of Water given expectations. Feeling the pressure himself, James Cameron admitted in an interview (via Empire) that his commitment to making four Avatar sequels was “the dumbest business case in history.” He was correct to acknowledge that it’s a risk committing to so many Avatar movies, especially after the long gap between the original and the sequels, which are set for release through 2028, considering it's uncertain if audiences will respond positively to Avatar: The Way of Water.
After The Way of the Water, Avatar 3, 4, and 5 will arrive at the end of 2024, 2026,
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