Why is Avatar sequel taking so long?

James Cameron Needed To Get Underwater CGI Right Plainly, the major reason for such a long wait for the Avatar sequels is their long pre-production state, a result of Cameron’s commitment to the special effects that set Avatar apart from other films of its time to begin with.

Why did Avatar not get a sequel?

The sequel has been hit with various release date delays, but the latest was due to circumstances beyond its control. With post-production being affected by the ongoing global situation, the movie was pushed back to December 2022.

Was Avatar supposed to have a sequel?

Once the first Avatar sequel is finally released, fans won’t have so long to wait for further adventures on Pandora, as Avatar 3 is slated for just two years later on 22nd December 2024. Cameron added: “The day we deliver Avatar 2, we’ll just start working on finishing Avatar 3.”

How many years did it take to make Avatar?

four years
James Cameron originally planned to have the film completed for release in 1999. At the time, the special effects he wanted increased the budget to $400 million. No studio would fund the film, and it was shelved for eight years. This movie took four years to make, from pre-production to release.

How long did Avatar 1 take to make?

Is there going to be an after 3?

It’s official, After fans: the third and fourth films are on the way. Before After We Collided, even hit cinemas in the US, the two stars of the franchise just confirmed that the third (After We Fell) and fourth (After Ever Happy) films have officially started filming.

Is Avatar 5 coming out?

December 22, 2028 (USA)
Avatar 5/Release date

What will Avatar 2 be about?

Jake Sully and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
Avatar 2/Film synopsis

Is Avatar 2 finally happening?

For being one of the biggest movies of all time, Avatar is weirdly anonymous in the pop culture landscape. So does anyone care about the sequels coming down the pipe? Avatar 2 is really, finally happening, and we have photographic evidence to prove it:

How long has it taken James Cameron to make Avatar 2?

When Avatar 2 release, it will have been 11 years since the original. Why has it taken James Cameron so long to follow up the biggest film ever made? It’s been close to nine years since audiences were introduced to the world of Pandora in Avatar, and the first of four sequels is still over two years away.

How long has it been 9 years since Avatar?

It’s been close to nine years since audiences were introduced to the world of Pandora in Avatar, and the first of four sequels is still over two years away. Why is it taking so long for James Cameron to follow up the biggest film of all time?

Does every movie now look like Avatar?

But now every movie looks like Avatar. And yes, Cameron is supposedly pushing the envelope again and doing new things with technology to realize an underwater Pandora world, but I’ve heard it’s not as mind-blowing as how Avatar raised the bar for 3D in 2009.