Speaking with Total Film Magazine, Cameron explains how the first Avatar: The Way of Water story came to be, and how it eventually led to it being recycled into potential Avatar 4 and 5, should The Way of Water prove to be successful. Otherwise, Cameron plans on at least sticking for a trilogy. Read his full quote below:
It seems likely that this is one of the causes of delay in shooting the sequel, leading it to be delayed for years. Aside from the investment in a high-frame rate projection technology and ensuring its quality before officially releasing it to satisfy fans and the crew, changes were made throughout the progression, which included re-establishing the worldbuilding of Pandora and how its world works.
James Cameron and even Avatar: The Way of Water stars have been pretty clear the sequel is set to become a spectacular film, and we will soon be able to confirm that once it premieres on December 16.
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