James Cameron's Avatar Sequels release gets postponed once again; James issues an official statement
Avatar first part got a recognition worldwide and the buzz for the sequels has picked up as soon as the director James Cameron made an announcement on the same and now, the release is not going to happen next year too.
By Anoop Sai Bandi, July 24, 2020 10:39 IST
James Cameron's prestigious project Avatar underwent another delay in the release now. The sensational filmmaker opened up on the delay of the film's release now. Earlier, the news reports came up that the makers began the shoot for Avatar yet again. But, it looks like the pandemic is going to make things worse for the unit and they have postponed the sequels of the film. An official statement from James, on the same, has come out too.
According to the news reports, the following are the tentative release dates for the new sequels of the film. The makers opt for a theatrical release, all over the world.
Avatar 2 - December 16, 2022.
Avatar 3 - December 20, 2024.
Avatar 4 - December 18, 2026.
Avatar 5 - December 22, 2028.
“Due to Covid-19, we were forced into an unexpected lengthy delay in starting the live action filming we are currently doing in New Zealand. What most of you likely do not know is that the pandemic is still preventing us from being allowed to recommence most of our virtual production work on stages in Los Angeles. That work is just as critical to the films as the live action work. Prior to the COVID-19, everything was on track to bring you the first sequel in December of 2021. Unfortunately, due to the impact that the pandemic has had out our schedule it is no longer possible for us to make that date. There is no one more disappointed about this delay than me. But I am buoyed by the incredible performances of our cast and the extraordinary work that Weta Digital is doing bringing the world of Pandora and the characters of the film to life.' revealed James in his statement.
Keep watching the space for more official details of the movie.
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