Avatar 5
As of October 3, 2026, Avatar 5 is a feature film that is in post-production. The production companies attached are 20th Century Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios. Attached are director James Cameron; writer Josh Friedman; producer Jon Landau; and line producer TBD. Cast includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang and 3 others. It was scheduled to start shooting in New Zealand and TBA in January 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 3, 2026.
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Project Summary
Avatar 5 is the anticipated fifth and final installment in James Cameron's epic science fiction saga. Scheduled for release on December 19, 2031, the film is expected to continue the story of Jake Sully and Neytiri, with part of the narrative reportedly set on Earth, offering a new perspective on the conflict between humans and the Na'vi.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | James Cameron |
| 1st AD | TBD |
Production
| Producer | James Cameron |
| Producer | Jon Landau |
| Line Producer | TBD |
Writing
| Writer | James Cameron |
| Writer | Josh Friedman |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Mauro Fiore |
Costume, Hair & Makeup
| Costume Designer | TBD |
Cast
| Cast | Sam Worthington |
| Cast | Zoe Saldana |
| Cast | Stephen Lang |
| Cast | Oona Chaplin |
| Cast | CCH Pounder |
| Cast | Michelle Yeoh |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/avatar-5 (last updated Oct 3, 2026).