Sam Worthington Discusses ‘Avatar’ Future Post ‘Fire and Ash’

In the lead-up to the release of the latest installment in the Avatar franchise, Sam Worthington shared insights regarding the future of Avatar following the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Mixed Reactions to Cameron’s Comments

Director James Cameron recently stirred conversations by indicating his willingness to step away from the Avatar franchise if the new film does not perform well at the box office. This comment was made during an appearance on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, where he expressed concerns about “sequelitis” and the decreasing audience turnout at theaters since the original film’s debut.

Cameron highlighted the significant financial stakes involved, stating, “Each film costs one metric fuck-ton of money, which means we have to make two metric fuck-tons of money to make a profit.” He remains confident about the film’s potential profitability but emphasized the necessity of substantial earnings to continue the saga.

Sam Worthington on Avatar’s Future

Sam Worthington, who plays Jake Sully, has a similar outlook regarding the franchise’s future. He acknowledged the pressure of presenting a film that resonates with audiences. Worthington remarked, “We’ll see. [Jake] said at the end of Avatar 2, ‘This is where we make our stand,’ so I think we know what’s coming.” He believes that while Cameron has plans for continuation, the recent films have been crafted with a sense of conclusion in mind.

Cast and Crew Perspectives

• Stephen Lang, returning as the antagonist, expressed his belief in the saga’s longevity, stating, “There’s so much more saga to tell.”
• Lang added, “I think there can be a break, but we’ve done that before; we’ve taken long breaks.”
• He humorously quoted Arnold Schwarzenegger, promising, “we’ll be back.”

Cameron, preoccupied with the premiere of Fire and Ash, humorously downplayed the status of future projects, saying, “I’m unemployed right now. Ask me in a year, we’ll talk about it.”

Production Updates

Scripts for the fourth and fifth films in the franchise are reportedly complete. Some scenes for these sequels were filmed in conjunction with Avatar: The Way of Water and Fire and Ash. Jack Champion, who plays Worthington’s character’s son, expressed hope audiences will experience the prequel scenes shot, describing them as “crazy.”

Release Date

Avatar: Fire and Ash is slated to hit theaters on December 19, 2023. As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how the film will shape the future of the beloved franchise.