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Cameron on Avatar 4: A Painful Birth?
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- James Cameron uses a childbirth analogy for Avatar 4's future.
- Avatar 3 saw strong box office performance in India and North America.
- The film's plot involves the Sully family facing the new Ash People tribe.
James Cameron has generated buzz with a striking analogy regarding Avatar 4. When asked about the next installment, the director humorously likened the conversation to inquiring about a subsequent pregnancy while a woman is in labor, emphasizing the recent delivery of the current film. This candid statement resonated widely with fans.
Meanwhile, Avatar 3 has demonstrated robust box office performance since its December 19 release. In India, it earned ₹19 crore on its opening day, rising to ₹22.50 crore on Saturday, totaling ₹41.50 crore in two days. North America also saw a strong debut, grossing $36.5 million on Friday from 3,800 theaters, with projections for a domestic weekend of $90-105 million.
The film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, follows the Sully family's challenges on Pandora. They encounter the fierce Ash People, led by Varang, in a conflict that tests their resilience. Returning stars like Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña are joined by new faces, expanding the lore of Pandora.
