Synopsis

Get ready for an extraordinary comeback to Pandora with the fifth and final installment

Jake, Neytiri, and the other Na'vi desire nothing more than to reside harmoniously on Pandora. However, attaining this tranquility means dealing with constant challenges.

What to know

James Cameron concludes his juggernaut Avatar franchise with fifth entry

Avatar 5 is an upcoming science-fiction film directed by James Cameron for 20th Century Studios. It is the direct sequel of Avatar 4 and fifth installment of the Avatar franchise. Cameron co-wrote the screenplay alongside Josh Friedman who previously collaborated with him on every Avatar entry except the first one. Friedman previously wrote the screenplay for The Black Dahlia in 2006. The Avatar series remains exceptionally successful, establishing itself as one of the most lucrative franchises to date. At the time of writing, the first film currently holds the record for the highest worldwide box office gross while Avatar: The Way of Water ranks third in terms of box office earnings.

The fifth installment of the film features an outstanding group of talented actors reuniting to portray the captivating characters once again. This ensemble includes Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Sigourney Weaver as Kiri, Zoë Saldaña as Neytiri, Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch, CCH Pounder as Mo'at, Cliff Curtis as Tonowari, Matt Gerald as Corporal Lyle Wainfleet, Oona Chaplin as Varang and David Thewlis.

Alongside the aforementioned cast, Giovanni Ribisi returns to portray Parker Selfridge, and Dileep Rao reprises his role as Dr. Max Patel. Joel David Moore takes on the character of Dr. Norm Spellman once again, while Edie Falco is General Frances Ardmore. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh and Jemaine Clement rounds out the cast as Dr. Karina Mogue and Dr. Ian Garvin respectively.

Production News

April 14, 2016
- James Cameron made an announcement regarding the development of four sequels to the original Avatar film. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
September 27, 2017
- James Cameron has confirmed plans to film Avatar 4 and 5 consecutively, followed by simultaneous post-production work. The shooting for both films is scheduled to commence after the release of Avatar 3. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
June 3, 2020
- David Thewlis has officially confirmed his involvement in the fifth film of the Avatar franchise. (Source: Collider)
July 23, 2020
- Due to the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date for Avatar 5 has been rescheduled to December 22, 2028. (Source: MovieWeb)
December 11, 2022
- It is revealed that a portion of Avatar 5 will be set on Earth, featuring Neytiri's visit to the planet. This development adds an intriguing element to the storyline of the fifth installment. (Source: Collider)
December 16, 2022
- Producer Jon Landau has recently disclosed that the script for the fifth film of the Avatar franchise has been finalized. Furthermore, the cast members have already had the opportunity to read through the completed script, indicating significant progress in the production process. (Source: Collider)
June 13, 2023
- Disney announces a new release date for Avatar 5, moving to December 19, 2031 from December 22, 2028. (Source: Variety)
August 14, 2024
- James Cameron confirms Michelle Yeoh will appear in Avatar 4 and 5. (Source: Deadline)