The film "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which is expected to be released on December 19 of this year, may be the longest installment in the franchise. This was announced by the film's director James Cameron to Empire magazine.
The world of "Avatar" will be explored even deeper
The director emphasized that the second part of the franchise, "Avatar: The Way of Water," was filmed without giving enough attention to the characters' development.
"The events in the film moved like a high-speed train. The abundance of various adventures hindered giving enough attention to the characters," Cameron said.
How many minutes could the new film be?
The first film of the franchise was 162 minutes long, and the second part was 192 minutes. According to close sources, the third part may be even longer than these two films, but the exact duration has not yet been disclosed.
Major changes and new plot twists in the franchise
According to James Cameron, the third part will illuminate the more complex aspects of the world of Pandora. While the first two parts focused primarily on visual effects and showcasing the culture of the planet Pandora, "Avatar 3" will pay more attention to character development, dynamic plot, and dramatic conflicts.
The title of the film, "Fire and Ash," may also suggest that it will tell stories about new ethnic groups and new conflicts.
"Avatar" is one of the highest-grossing franchises
The first two parts of the franchise achieved tremendous success in the global film industry. "Avatar" (2009) grossed $2.9 billion worldwide after its premiere and remains one of the highest-grossing films in history. "Avatar: The Way of Water" has earned over $2.3 billion. In total, the franchise has managed to generate over $5.2 billion.
Audiences have high hopes for the film "Avatar: Fire and Ash." A deeper plot and new characters could elevate the film not only visually but also dramatically.
As James Cameron expands the franchise, he plans to continue it for several more years. According to him, "Avatar" parts 4 and 5 are also planned to be filmed. However, all attention is currently focused on "Avatar 3," which will be released in December 2025.
Do you think the new film will be more successful than the previous parts?
