James Cameron Reveals He Might Not Direct 'Avatar 4' and '5'
As he may want to focus on other projects.
James Cameron may be stepping away from the director’s chair for the Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 sequels.
In a recent interview with Empire, the filmmaker called the franchise “all-consuming” and revealed he will eventually like to focus on other projects. “I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are exciting. I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in. Or maybe not. I don’t know,” Cameron explained.
His decision to remove himself as director is still in the far future, however, and he is still excited for the upcoming Avatar: The Way Of Water sequel, which takes place more than 10 years after the first film and will follow the Sully family story. “Everything I need to say about family, about sustainability, about climate, about the natural world, the themes that are important to me in real life and in my cinematic life, I can say on this canvas,” Cameron shared. “I got more excited as I went along. Movie four is a corker. It’s a motherfucker. I actually hope I get to make it. But it depends on market forces. Three is in the can so it’s coming out regardless. I really hope that we get to make four and five because it’s one big story, ultimately.”
Avatar: The Way of Water hits theaters December 16.
In related news, check out new stills from The Way of Water.
