Director With 2 Billion Dollar Hits Wants to Helm Avatar 4

A major filmmaker behind several high-grossing franchises has expressed interest in directing Avatar 4 if James Cameron does not continue in the role. With the next installment already dated and early scenes filmed, the franchise may already have a capable replacement lined up.

James Wan wants a crack at Avatar 4 if James Cameron steps down

In an interview with ScreenRant during promotion for The Copenhagen Test, James Wan said, “I have not done Avatar. Yeah, if you could put a good one for me with James Cameron, I’d love to take a crack at that.” Wan called Avatar one of the few franchises he hasn’t yet been involved with and confirmed he would like an opportunity to contribute if Cameron exits.

James Cameron, who directed Avatar: Fire and Ash, has plans for Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 but has acknowledged the possibility of stepping aside. He has stated interest in pursuing other projects, including a new Terminator film. Despite having already shot scenes for Avatar 4, Cameron has not confirmed whether he will remain as director for the upcoming installment.

Avatar has been a major box office success under Cameron’s direction. The first two films grossed $2.923 billion and $2.343 billion, respectively. Avatar: Fire and Ash has been in theaters for two weeks and is approaching $1 billion in global revenue. Disney currently lists Avatar 4 for release on December 21, 2029, with Avatar 5 scheduled for December 19, 2031.

James Wan has directed or produced multiple blockbuster franchises, including Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring, Fast & Furious, and Aquaman. The Conjuring franchise alone has earned $2.8 billion, making it the most successful horror series in history. His films Aquaman and Furious 7 both exceeded $1 billion at the global box office. Wan is also producing Mortal Kombat II, Insidious: The Bleeding World, and a new Paranormal Activity movie.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.

Source: Comingsoon.net