The Way of Water has generated $253.7 million domestically in just ten days, but it’s proven to be an even bigger hit internationally. It has generated an additional $600 million overseas, with an especially strong showing in China, Korea, and France.

Despite the fact it came out less than two weeks ago, Avatar: The Way of Water is already among the top five highest-earning films of 2022. It’s highly likely it will cross the one billion mark by the end of the year, joining Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion as only the third film this year to hit that benchmark.

The higher prices of Imax and 3D tickets will significantly boost the film’s revenue, and Imax’s CEO Rich Gelfond believes that its success proves the enduring power of the cinematic experience.

“Avatar: The Way of Water is showing the strong endurance at the global box office we expected, particularly with its phenomenal performance internationally where several key markets grew their grosses over opening weekend,” said Gelfond in a statement.

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It has been 13 years since James Cameron’s colony of blue creatures made their debut on the big screen. The movie raked in more than $2.8 billion at the global box office, becoming the highest-grossing film at the time. Avatar also proved to be a critical success, earning nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

In light of the movie’s success, Cameron agreed to make four sequels which would expand the world of Pandora and the Na’vi species.

The first two sequels were filmed back-to-back between September 2017 and November 2018, with the intricate special effects work required resulting in a December 2021 release. COVID-19 had other ideas, however, pushing the film back another year. The first sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, is expected in theatres this coming December, while Avatar 3 will follow in December 2024.

Having come up with the idea of Avatar three years before releasing his blockbuster Titanic in 1997, Cameron has now hinted that he may decide to hand over the directing reigns for the franchise’s final two films.

“The Avatar films themselves are kind of all-consuming,” he told Empire. “I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are exciting. I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in. Or maybe not. I don’t know.”

In the meantime, the Cameron-directed Avatar: The Way of Water is out on December 16, 2022.

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Avatar’s China reissue kicked off on Friday and added $12.3 million to the movie’s box office earnings in just two days, making it the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office.

Jon Landau, who produced the movie alongside James Cameron, thanked the fans in China for supporting the movie and said they’re looking forward to sharing the follow-ups of this epic story.

“We are proud to reach this great milestone, but Jim and I are most thrilled that the film is back in theaters during these unprecedented times, and we want to thank our Chinese fans for their support,” said Landau in a statement.

James Cameron previously discussed the reissue with China.org and stated that he believes that Avatar is still relevant today because it tackles important issues we face, including deforestation and climate change. Two Avatar sequels are currently in post-production, set to come out in 2022 and 2024, with an additional two on the way.

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The most notable victims of these changes are Niki Caro’s live-action adaptation of Mulan and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. Both movies got delayed and there is no new date set for their release.

Another hot franchise to be delayed is the new Avatar sequels who got pushed back for at least a year. Avatar 2 is due to be released on December 16, 2022. The next movies will be released on December 20, 2024, December 18, 2026, and December 22, 2028.

The first movie in the next Star Wars trilogy was also delayed. The Taika Waititi-directed movie is now set to be released on December 22, 2023. The sequels were moved accordingly to December 19, 2025, and December 17, 2027. Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile got pushed back two weeks and The Personal History of David Copperfield was moved from mid-August to the end of the month. The Last Duel, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, was moved from December to October of 2021.

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The team behind Avatar celebrated the end of filming for 2019 by sharing a behind the scenes look at a massive craft called Sea Dragon. “Today was our last day of live-action filming in New Zealand, and we’re celebrating with a sneak peek – check out this photo of the aft well deck section of the Sea Dragon, a massive mothership that carries an array of other sea-going craft in the Avatar sequels,” reads the caption on their Instagram account.

Avatar 2 is scheduled to hit the theaters on December 17th, 2021 and three additional sequels are already being developed. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver are expected to return to their respective roles, with Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, and Vin Diesel joining the cast.

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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige couldn’t wait to share the news with their fans during a star-studded panel at the Comic-Con in San Diego. Avengers: Endgame set its latest box office record by earning $2.79 billion since its premiere on April 26th.

Co-chairman and chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Studios, Alan Horn, congratulated Marvel Studios and thanked fans around the world for bringing Avengers: Endgame to these historic heights.

Both Feige and Horn acknowledged the importance of James Cameron’s Avatar and the way it impacted film art in the years to come. Horn said that both of these movies serve as “ongoing proof of the power of movies to move people and bring them together in a shared experience”.

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The Crazy Rich Asians and Star Trek: Discovery star has joined previously announced newcomers to the Avatar family, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, and Oona Chaplin. The four will star opposite returning Avatar star Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald, and Sigourney Weaver.

Yeoh is set to play scientist Dr. Karina Mogue in the highly anticipated sequels, however, it is unknown in which of the sequels she’ll appear in or in how many.

“Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters. I look forward to working with Michelle to do the same thing on the Avatar sequels,” Cameron said in a statement. 

The Cameron-helmed original film was released in 2009 and remains the highest grossing film of all time, hauling $2.7 billion globally. The first sequel is slated for December 2020. Filming officially started on Avatar 2 in September 2017.

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Jake and Neytiri will still be together the next we see them, but they won’t be alone. Cameron revealed the couple will have an eight year-old daughter in the upcoming installment, but won’t exactly be enjoying marital bliss.

“There’s a three-page argument scene between Jake and Neytiri, a marital dispute, very, very critical to the storyline. I wound up shooting it all from the point of view of the 8-year-old hiding under the structure and peeking in,” explained James Cameron.

This critical argument will be a part of an emotional rollercoaster that Jake is facing in Avatar 2, and the director promised he’s going to take him to some really dark places. We can’t wait to join him on this exciting journey on December 18, 2020 when this movie finally premieres.

The post James Cameron Shares Details About Upcoming “Avatar” Sequel appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Way of Water has generated $253.7 million domestically in just ten days, but it’s proven to be an even bigger hit internationally. It has generated an additional $600 million overseas, with an especially strong showing in China, Korea, and France.

Despite the fact it came out less than two weeks ago, Avatar: The Way of Water is already among the top five highest-earning films of 2022. It’s highly likely it will cross the one billion mark by the end of the year, joining Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion as only the third film this year to hit that benchmark.

The higher prices of Imax and 3D tickets will significantly boost the film’s revenue, and Imax’s CEO Rich Gelfond believes that its success proves the enduring power of the cinematic experience.

“Avatar: The Way of Water is showing the strong endurance at the global box office we expected, particularly with its phenomenal performance internationally where several key markets grew their grosses over opening weekend,” said Gelfond in a statement.

The post “Avatar: The Way of Water” Crosses $850 Million in Just Ten Days appeared first on EverydayKoala.

It has been 13 years since James Cameron’s colony of blue creatures made their debut on the big screen. The movie raked in more than $2.8 billion at the global box office, becoming the highest-grossing film at the time. Avatar also proved to be a critical success, earning nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

In light of the movie’s success, Cameron agreed to make four sequels which would expand the world of Pandora and the Na’vi species.

The first two sequels were filmed back-to-back between September 2017 and November 2018, with the intricate special effects work required resulting in a December 2021 release. COVID-19 had other ideas, however, pushing the film back another year. The first sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, is expected in theatres this coming December, while Avatar 3 will follow in December 2024.

Having come up with the idea of Avatar three years before releasing his blockbuster Titanic in 1997, Cameron has now hinted that he may decide to hand over the directing reigns for the franchise’s final two films.

“The Avatar films themselves are kind of all-consuming,” he told Empire. “I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are exciting. I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in. Or maybe not. I don’t know.”

In the meantime, the Cameron-directed Avatar: The Way of Water is out on December 16, 2022.

The post James Cameron Says He May Hand Over the ”Avatar” Franchise appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Avatar’s China reissue kicked off on Friday and added $12.3 million to the movie’s box office earnings in just two days, making it the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office.

Jon Landau, who produced the movie alongside James Cameron, thanked the fans in China for supporting the movie and said they’re looking forward to sharing the follow-ups of this epic story.

“We are proud to reach this great milestone, but Jim and I are most thrilled that the film is back in theaters during these unprecedented times, and we want to thank our Chinese fans for their support,” said Landau in a statement.

James Cameron previously discussed the reissue with China.org and stated that he believes that Avatar is still relevant today because it tackles important issues we face, including deforestation and climate change. Two Avatar sequels are currently in post-production, set to come out in 2022 and 2024, with an additional two on the way.

The post “Avatar” Reclaims the Title of Highest-Grossing Film of All Time appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The most notable victims of these changes are Niki Caro’s live-action adaptation of Mulan and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. Both movies got delayed and there is no new date set for their release.

Another hot franchise to be delayed is the new Avatar sequels who got pushed back for at least a year. Avatar 2 is due to be released on December 16, 2022. The next movies will be released on December 20, 2024, December 18, 2026, and December 22, 2028.

The first movie in the next Star Wars trilogy was also delayed. The Taika Waititi-directed movie is now set to be released on December 22, 2023. The sequels were moved accordingly to December 19, 2025, and December 17, 2027. Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile got pushed back two weeks and The Personal History of David Copperfield was moved from mid-August to the end of the month. The Last Duel, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, was moved from December to October of 2021.

The post Disney Pushes Back Release of Some of Its Biggest Movies—Some Indefinitely appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The team behind Avatar celebrated the end of filming for 2019 by sharing a behind the scenes look at a massive craft called Sea Dragon. “Today was our last day of live-action filming in New Zealand, and we’re celebrating with a sneak peek – check out this photo of the aft well deck section of the Sea Dragon, a massive mothership that carries an array of other sea-going craft in the Avatar sequels,” reads the caption on their Instagram account.

Avatar 2 is scheduled to hit the theaters on December 17th, 2021 and three additional sequels are already being developed. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver are expected to return to their respective roles, with Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, and Vin Diesel joining the cast.

The post “Avatar” Sequel Wraps Up Filming for 2019 With Epic Set Photo appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige couldn’t wait to share the news with their fans during a star-studded panel at the Comic-Con in San Diego. Avengers: Endgame set its latest box office record by earning $2.79 billion since its premiere on April 26th.

Co-chairman and chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Studios, Alan Horn, congratulated Marvel Studios and thanked fans around the world for bringing Avengers: Endgame to these historic heights.

Both Feige and Horn acknowledged the importance of James Cameron’s Avatar and the way it impacted film art in the years to come. Horn said that both of these movies serve as “ongoing proof of the power of movies to move people and bring them together in a shared experience”.

The post “Avengers: Endgame” Breaks Box Office Record Set By “Avatar” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Crazy Rich Asians and Star Trek: Discovery star has joined previously announced newcomers to the Avatar family, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, and Oona Chaplin. The four will star opposite returning Avatar star Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald, and Sigourney Weaver.

Yeoh is set to play scientist Dr. Karina Mogue in the highly anticipated sequels, however, it is unknown in which of the sequels she’ll appear in or in how many.

“Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters. I look forward to working with Michelle to do the same thing on the Avatar sequels,” Cameron said in a statement. 

The Cameron-helmed original film was released in 2009 and remains the highest grossing film of all time, hauling $2.7 billion globally. The first sequel is slated for December 2020. Filming officially started on Avatar 2 in September 2017.

The post Michelle Yeoh Joins the “Avatar” Sequels appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Jake and Neytiri will still be together the next we see them, but they won’t be alone. Cameron revealed the couple will have an eight year-old daughter in the upcoming installment, but won’t exactly be enjoying marital bliss.

“There’s a three-page argument scene between Jake and Neytiri, a marital dispute, very, very critical to the storyline. I wound up shooting it all from the point of view of the 8-year-old hiding under the structure and peeking in,” explained James Cameron.

This critical argument will be a part of an emotional rollercoaster that Jake is facing in Avatar 2, and the director promised he’s going to take him to some really dark places. We can’t wait to join him on this exciting journey on December 18, 2020 when this movie finally premieres.

The post James Cameron Shares Details About Upcoming “Avatar” Sequel appeared first on EverydayKoala.