Will Avatar Continue Without Jake Sully?
Fans of the Avatar movies love Jake Sully, the human-turned-Na’vi hero played by Sam Worthington. He leads the story in the first three films, from Avatar in 2009 to Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022 and now Avatar: Fire and Ash, which opens this weekend. But many wonder if the series can keep going without him at the center. James Cameron, the director, has big plans. He first talked about making five Avatar movies total. That means two more after Fire and Ash: Avatar 4 and Avatar 5.
Avatar 4 is already in the works. For more details, check out this article: https://movieweb.com/avatar-4-everything-we-know/. It says plans are set even as Fire and Ash hits theaters. Cameron has said the story will shift over time. New characters will take bigger roles, like Jake’s kids and other Na’vi. In The Way of Water, we saw Jake’s son Lo’ak grow up fast. Fire and Ash brings in new threats and heroes too.
Making five movies is a huge risk. Each one costs hundreds of millions to make, with stunning effects and Pandora’s wild world. But the first two films made over five billion dollars together. Fire and Ash could do well too, keeping the money flowing for more. Cameron wants to explore Na’vi clans and human fights in fresh ways. Jake might still appear, but not as the only star. Think of it like Star Wars, where Luke Skywalker steps back for new leads.
Avatar 4 could focus on Jake’s family or rival tribes. Rumors say it dives into fire and ash themes, maybe with volcano battles. Sam Worthington will likely return, but the story grows beyond him. Cameron has filmed parts of Avatar 4 already, so it’s coming soon after Fire and Ash. The franchise aims to run for years, proving it can thrive with or without one hero.
