The long-awaited sequel to the science fiction epic Avatar from famed Canadian director James Cameron will require a little more patience from fans — three-and-a-half years to be exact. According to the movie's official Facebook page, the next Avatar film will open in theatres Dec. 18, 2020. Following the first sequel, the next one will be released a year later, on Dec. 17, 2021. Avatar was the first film to gross more than $2 billion US when it was released in 2009 and earned nearly $2.8 billion worldwide. Cameron initially told the Toronto Star in March about the delay, but said the scripts were done for all four Avatar films.

Source: CBC News April 22, 2017 17:37 UTC