The INSIDER Summary:
- After being delayed four times, the "Avatar" movie sequels finally have release dates.
- Director James Cameron and Fox announced the news on the "Avatar" Facebook page.
- "Avatar 2" will be released on December 18, 2020; "Avatar 3" on December 17, 2021; "Avatar 4" on December 20, 2024; and "Avatar 5" on December 19, 2025.
The "Avatar" sequels have already been delayed four times.
Now, the movies have finally been given release dates, Variety reports — though you'll have to wait until 2020 to see the first one.
Director James Cameron and 20th Century Fox announced the big news on the official "Avatar" Facebook page on the morning of April 22, to coincide with Earth Day.
"Great to be working with the best team in the business! Avatar takes flight as we begin concurrent production on four sequels," the caption on Facebook reads. "The journey continues December 18, 2020, December 17, 2021, December 20, 2024 and December 19, 2025!"
The second "Avatar" movie was originally expected to be ready by 2018, but now fans will have to wait over three years to see it — and eight years for the final sequel to be released.
Here are the release dates in full for movie fans' calendars:
- "Avatar 2" — December 18, 2020;
- "Avatar 3" — December 17, 2021;
- "Avatar 4" — December 20, 2024;
- "Avatar 5" — December 19, 2025.
And here's the full announcement on Facebook:
