Does 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' have an end-credits scene? What's next as fans await fourth instalment
James Cameron's latest from his epic 'Avatar' universe, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is running successfully in theatres in successfully. At the time of writing, the third film of the hit franchise has already grossed over $345 million since its theatrical release on December 19. In what comes as mixed news for fans, a fourth movie is in the works, but any inkling of what to expect was not shown in the third installment. Translate it to: No credit scene in the film.
'Fire and Ash' follows the first two films and picks up right after 2022's 'The Way of Water'. The second film ended with Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) losing their eldest son, Neteyam, who was killed while trying to save his younger siblings from the Resources Development Administration (RDA). While the latest sets up 'Avatar 4', there is no end-credit scene/s that tells fans what to expect. But Cameron gives fans a breathtaking sweeping shot of Pandora to Miley Cyrus' new song, 'Dream as One'.
As far as the reception goes, 'Fire and Ash' has seen positive reviews from critics. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie was rated a good 67% with the site's consensus reading: "Remaining on the cutting edge of visual effects, Fire and Ash repeats the narrative beats of its predecessors to frustrating effect, but its grand spectacle continues to stoke one-of-a-kind thrills."
In related news, Cameron revealed what the fourth movie would look like. 'Avatar' 4 and 'Avatar 5' are reportedly in various stages of production and are slated to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively. Speaking to Vanity Fair in an interview, the director revealed there would be a massive eight-year time jump. In his latest with THR, her also spoke of moving past 'Avatar' to make a different set of films.
"I’ve got other stories to tell, and I’ve got other stories to tell within Avatar," he said. "What won’t happen is, I won’t go down the rabbit hole of exclusively making only Avatar for multiple years. I’m going to figure out another way that involves more collaboration. I’m not saying I’m going to step away as a director, but I’m going to pull back from being as hands-on with every tiny aspect of the process."
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is running in cinemas.
