James Cameron had "too many great ideas" for Avatar: The Way of Water, so the cut content became Avatar 3 which "will actually be a little bit longer" than its 3-hour predecessor

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So I said, “Guys, weve got to split it.'”

Added Cameron: “Movie 3 will actually be a little bit longer than movie 2.”

David Thewlis is set to join the franchise for Avatar 4 and Avatar 5.

Avatar 3: Fire and Ash hits theaters on December 19, 2025.

Avatar 4 is set to hit theaters in 2029.