The return to Pandora - and its sweeping, bioluminescent seascapes - will not take as long as last time, director James Cameron assured, teasing that progress on his threequel is “well ahead of the curve.

Avatar: Fire and Ash director James Cameron has opened up more about the film’s story, explaining how it will be different from other Hollywood blockbusters. Speaking with Empire (via Collider), the filmmaker revealed that Fire and Ash and its forthcoming sequels will not shy away from dealing with grief.

Avatar: Fire And Ash is not too far from the big screen.James Cameron has assured fans that the return to Pandora’s stunning landscapes in Avatar 3 will not take as long as the wait

Cameron makes particular reference to the new character Varang, who will be played by Oona Chaplin in Avatar: Fire and Ash. She's the leader of a clan of Na'vi who are volcano-dwelling, rather than being in the air or sea. He spoke more to Empire about that newcomer, offering:

Director James Cameron says he knows not all fans of the beloved "Avatar" franchise are going to love his next film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash." The third installment in the "Avatar" franchise is scheduled to be released on Dec.

Avatar: The Way of Water dove deep into Pandora's lore, and now James Cameron says they're raising the stakes with Fire and Ash. "We're just starting to riff on it and twist it an

James Cameron hopes to fix something he says Hollywood gets wrong. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I think what commercial Hollywood doesn’t do well is deal with grief the way human beings really deal with it.