James Cameron has a backup plan if 'Avatar' flops

Entertainment Nov 30, 2025

James Cameron says Avatar: Fire & Ash could be the last film in the series if it doesn't do well at the box office.
But he's not leaving fans hanging—if things don't work out, he plans to wrap up the story in a book himself.

Why he's worried—and what comes next

Cameron admits he's anxious about "sequelitis," streaming trends, and COVID-19 that would keep audiences away.
With some big franchises struggling lately, Fire & Ash (out December 19, 2025) will really test his strategy.
Still, whether on screen or on paper, Cameron wants fans to get a real ending.