Avatar 2: The Way of Water arrives in theaters on December 14
James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' premieres in theaters on December 14, 2022. The sequel to the 2009 blockbuster is the most expensive film ever made, with a budget of approximately $350 million. Cameron stated that any box office below $2 billion would be considered a failure. The film explores family dynamics, identity, and environmental themes, set on the fictional planet Pandora. Producer Jon Landau revealed that the story focuses on biological and chosen families, as well as adolescents seeking their place in the world. The production aimed to be eco-friendly, avoiding plastic and using solar energy. 'Avatar 2' is the second installment of a planned saga, with the third film already in post-production and scheduled for release on December 20, 2022. The fourth film is in production, and a fifth and sixth are planned. The sequel's long gap since the original is seen as a bold move for the industry.
Key facts
- Avatar: The Way of Water releases on December 14, 2022.
- It is the sequel to James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar.
- The film has a budget of approximately $350 million, the highest in history.
- Cameron stated that box office under $2 billion would be a failure.
- The story focuses on family, identity, and environmental themes.
- Producer Jon Landau highlighted themes of belonging and adolescent identity.
- The production was eco-friendly, avoiding plastic and using solar energy.
- Avatar 3 is in post-production, set for December 20, 2022; Avatar 4 is in production; plans for 5 and 6 exist.
Entities
Artists
- James Cameron
- Jon Landau
- Zoe Saldana
- Sam Worthington
Institutions
- 20th Century Studios
- The Walt Disney Company
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Locations
- Pandora