James Cameron doesn't like to rewatch his movies too soon after release, but he had to break his own rule with Avatar: The Way of Water: "It's a pretty good ride, I have to say!" "My counter-argument was, 'Wait a minute, what part of you getting another chance to make two billion dollars is in question here?'" In truth, it's a fair point. The first Avatar movie is the highest-grossing movie of all time ($2.9 billion) and Avatar: The Way of Water currently sits in third place ($2.3 billion) behind Avengers: Endgame ($2.7 billion). Moving forward, Avatar: Fire and Ash introduced a new Na'vi tribe into the mix, the hot-headed Mangkwan, also known as the Ash People. They are led by villain Varang (Oona Chaplin). The first reactions to the Avatar threequel have proved overwhelmingly positive, with early audiences and critics praising the blockbuster "boundary-pushing visuals" and describing Fire and Ash as the best so far in the series. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Further down the line, Avatar 4 is scheduled for release on December 21, 2029 and Avatar 5 hits cinemas on December 19, 2031. We imagine Cameron will have a few billion in credit with the studio by then… For more, check out our movie release dates calendar and complete guide to the upcoming movies you need to know about. TOPICS Bradley Russell Social Links Navigation I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Read more Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/james-cameron-had-the-perfect-response-for-splitting-an-avatar-sequel-into-two-films-after-studio-pushback-what-part-of-you-getting-a-chance-to-make-two-billion-dollars-is-in-question-here/