Get ready for more Avatar! James Cameron reveals FOUR sequels will be coming out in the next eight years

There will not just be one more Avatar film - there will be four.

James Cameron made the announcement on Saturday on Facebook.

'Great to be working with the best team in the business! Avatar takes flight as we begin concurrent production on four sequels,' the veteran director wrote.

Big news: There will not just be one more Avatar film - there will be four. James Cameron made the announcement on Saturday on Facebook

Big news: There will not just be one more Avatar film - there will be four. James Cameron made the announcement on Saturday on Facebook

The lucky ones: He also shared a photo with several members of the production crew

The lucky ones: He also shared a photo with several members of the production crew

He also shared a photo with several members of the production crew. 

Official release dates were also shared.

The next movie will be coming out December 18, 2020.

A massive hit: The original 2009 film earned $2.8 billion worldwide. It remains the top-grossing film of all time at the global box office. Pictured Michelle Rodriguez

A massive hit: The original 2009 film earned $2.8 billion worldwide. It remains the top-grossing film of all time at the global box office. Pictured Michelle Rodriguez

Ready to go: Official release dates were also shared. The next movie will be coming out December 18, 2020

Ready to go: Official release dates were also shared. The next movie will be coming out December 18, 2020

The third film will open a year later on December 17, 2021.

And the fourth will be released December 20, 2024.

The fifth is set for December 19, 2025.

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver are expected to return for the upcoming films    

Powerful: The third film will open a year later on December 17, 2021. And the fourth will be released December 20, 2024. The fifth is set for December 19, 2025

Powerful: The third film will open a year later on December 17, 2021. And the fourth will be released December 20, 2024. The fifth is set for December 19, 2025

Cameron said each of the four sequels will be able to stand alone, but will together create a saga.

The original 2009 film earned $2.8 billion worldwide.

It remains the top-grossing film of all time at the global box office.

On the blue carpet: The Avatar cast including Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver as well as director Cameron in 2009

On the blue carpet: The Avatar cast including Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver as well as director Cameron in 2009

 

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