Avatar: Why did it take so long for the movie to get a sequel?

The sequel was first mentioned in 2009.

Does 13 years old since release avatarmovie by James Cameron which revolutionized the film industry by giving us amazing graphics. Now, with the launch Avatar: Path of Waterthe second chapter of the saga Na’visome of the public wondered why it took so long for Cameron’s project to get off the ground.

Following the success of the first film, which reached the $2 billion mark at the box office, it was announced that the feature film would have two sequels. But since then, the project has remained hidden from the public.

Initially, Avatar 2 hits theaters in 2014Bye Avatar 3 will be released next year 2015???????? With several delays, the dates have been changed to 2020 as well as 2021 and finally for 2022 as well as 2024????????

The reason for this delay in the release of Avatar 2 is mainly due to the new film’s focus on exploring the Na’vi universe, focusing on what lies beneath the alien planet’s seas. Here, water is an important component, both for the development of the plot and for its visuals. That’s why Cameron needed to invest in advanced motion capture technology to capture the feeling of being underwater.

Most of the work in the recording required not only motion capture, but also the underwater world of Avatar.

Between trying in vain to replicate water motions with a cast suspended on cables and finding a solution that Satisfied Cameron, filming started in 2017 and lasted about three years and, in the original plans, sequences 2 and 3 will be recorded together????????

To do this, the director used the same technology as in the first film and worked with the actors underwater. In addition, he teamed up with the visual effects team. Veta Digitalknown for her work in films Lord of the Ringsto put the finishing touches on post-production.

A scene from the movie Avatar: The Way of the Water

Other issues that contributed to the long gap between Avatar 1 as well as two was the fact that the director needed a large number of actors who needed to record scenes in gallons filled with approximately 900 thousand liters of water???????? Therefore, an important issue was the preparation of the cast, which had to get used to the game and hold their breath. Kate Winsletfor example, showed that in a certain scene he had to hold his breath for seven minutes.

Luckily, fans of the franchise won’t have to wait long. the third movie in the sagawhich must reach cinemas in 2024???????? Already Avatar: Path of Water it is only available in theaters.

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