James Cameron has long been known as a perfectionist with an unwavering dedication to his projects. Now, it appears that even if 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' fails to capture audiences' imagination, he's prepared to wrap up the franchise with a conclusive bow. According to recent revelations on Matt Belloni's "The Town" podcast, Cameron acknowledges that after 30 years immersed in 'Avatar,' the decision is his to make. He's adamant that if needed, he'll not only produce but also be heavily involved in writing the final installment of the series.
Cameron's unease stems from concerns about the franchise's longevity, citing external pressures like the influence of "sequelitis," streaming, and the ongoing pandemic as significant threats to its success. The cautionary tale of his 2022 outing 'Avatar: The Way of Water' serves as a grim reminder that even with meticulous planning, unforeseen factors can disrupt even the most meticulously crafted ventures.
The recent underwhelming performance of 'M3GAN 2.0' and 'Thunderbolts,' coupled with Blumhouse's admission that it may have overestimated public interest in its killer cyborg, suggests Cameron has legitimate concerns about his latest endeavor. On the other hand, the imminent release of 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Zootopia 2,' both poised for box office success, raises hopes that 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' can overcome its doubts.
In the event that 'Fire & Ash' falters at the box office, Cameron's plan to conclude the series with a definitive narrative is reassuring. His willingness to tie up loose ends and provide closure to the franchise will undoubtedly leave fans feeling satisfied, regardless of how the film ultimately performs.
Cameron's unease stems from concerns about the franchise's longevity, citing external pressures like the influence of "sequelitis," streaming, and the ongoing pandemic as significant threats to its success. The cautionary tale of his 2022 outing 'Avatar: The Way of Water' serves as a grim reminder that even with meticulous planning, unforeseen factors can disrupt even the most meticulously crafted ventures.
The recent underwhelming performance of 'M3GAN 2.0' and 'Thunderbolts,' coupled with Blumhouse's admission that it may have overestimated public interest in its killer cyborg, suggests Cameron has legitimate concerns about his latest endeavor. On the other hand, the imminent release of 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Zootopia 2,' both poised for box office success, raises hopes that 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' can overcome its doubts.
In the event that 'Fire & Ash' falters at the box office, Cameron's plan to conclude the series with a definitive narrative is reassuring. His willingness to tie up loose ends and provide closure to the franchise will undoubtedly leave fans feeling satisfied, regardless of how the film ultimately performs.
like who remembers Avatar: The Way of Water? 
It feels like just yesterday we were waiting eagerly for it to drop on Netflix-like, but now it's already been out for a year... anyway, back to Fire & Ash. You know what's crazy though? How quickly the movie industry has changed since the first Avatar came out. Remember when 3D was all the rage and you'd have to wear those silly glasses to watch it? 
Now it's like streaming is where it's at and people are just devouring content left and right. I guess that's progress or something 
. On a more serious note, though, if Fire & Ash doesn't do well, I think James Cameron knows exactly what he's doing by tying up the franchise with a bow... kind of like how Mummy Returns wrapped up The Mummy franchise all those years ago 
. At this point, if Avatar: Fire & Ash flops, I'd rather see Jim just call it quits and leave us with a sense of closure on his own terms 
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i mean its cool that hes gonna tie up loose ends and give fans some closure tho
. james cameron's had enough time to perfect his story, if it tanked, he'd just move on 
. and honestly, 'm3gan 2' & 'thunderbolts' underperformed? that's not avatar's problem 
. but hey, even if 'fire & ash' flops, cameron's gonna tie up loose ends anyway 
. at least fans will get closure 
I'm kinda relieved that James Cameron has a clear plan for 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' regardless of what happens at the box office. It's been 30 years since he started working on this project and it's a huge undertaking, both in terms of storytelling and production. If it does underperform, I think it's great that he's willing to bow out with a conclusive narrative instead of just leaving things open-ended. I mean, we've all seen what happens when franchises get dragged on for too long... 
. newsflash: movies r about more than just cashing in 
. he might be worried about the future, but at least he's gonna go out with a bang, not some half-baked sequel 
. But at the same time, it's awesome that he's all-in on making sure the franchise goes out with a bang... or, you know, a blaze of glory 
. It says a lot about his commitment to his fans that he'd rather tie up loose ends than leave them hanging. Fingers crossed 'Fire & Ash' does better than expected 
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. If it doesn't do well, we're stuck with another 20-year saga of trying to revive it 
. But on a bright side, James Cameron is being super cool and saying he's gonna wrap it up if needed 
. That would be amazing! It'd be so satisfying to get a clear ending and not have the franchise drag on forever. I'm rooting for Fire & Ash to do well now 
, but either way, I appreciate Cameron's honesty about his concerns and willingness to call it quits if necessary 
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The whole "sequelitis" thing is just a fact of life in Hollywood these days, but Cameron seems to be taking the necessary steps to ensure that 'Fire & Ash' doesn't get lost in the shuffle 
With him being heavily involved in writing and producing the final installment, I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a satisfying conclusion for fans 
The fact that he's prioritizing closure over trying to recapture some of that initial magic is refreshing 
he's worried about all these external things like streaming services and stuff affecting its success 
but still gonna make sure it ends with a clear story arc 
which is crazy! and now he's thinking of just wrapping it up if needed 
It's like, dude, you've got 3D glasses for your face now