James Cameron's Backup Plan: Spilling Avatar 4 & 5 Secrets if Sequels Stall
James Cameron reveals he'll hold a press conference to disclose Avatar 4 and 5 plot details if the sequels are canceled. Fire and Ash earns $483.3M in week one.
The world's biggest movie franchise might end with a press conference instead of a premiere. James Cameron is ready to spill all the secrets of Pandora if the final chapters of the saga don't move forward. According to Entertainment Weekly, the director vowed to hold a public briefing to reveal plot details for Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 if they're ever canceled.
Proving the Business Case with Fire and Ash
While Disney has already slated release dates for 2029 and 2031, Cameron isn't taking anything for granted. "We prove that business case every time we go out," he noted. The current installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is currently testing that case, having pulled in $483.3 million globally just one week into its theatrical run.
From Silver Screen to Bound Pages
If the movies aren't made, Cameron has another fantasy: writing the Avatar novels himself. He expressed a desire to capture the "granular detail" of the Na'vi culture that hasn't made it to the screen. However, he's cautious about the publishing market, citing a study showing a 40 percent drop in Americans reading for pleasure. Despite the lack of a traditional business model, he feels a "canonical record" of the story is essential.
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