Walt Disney Co on Tuesday introduced {that a} new “Star Wars” movie will attain theaters in 2026 however stated it will postpone the discharge of the subsequent three installments in James Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” collection.
The studio additionally pushed again the scheduled launch dates for “Thunderbolts” and “Blade,” two Marvel movies which have been disrupted by the continuing strike by Hollywood writers.
“Avatar” producer Jon Landau wrote on Twitter that the filmmakers wanted extra time to finish the third, fourth and fifth installments within the science-fiction collection set on the fictional moon of Pandora.
“Avatar 3,” initially scheduled to debut in December 2024, is now set for launch in December 2025. “Avatar 4” is slated for December 2029 and “Avatar 5” for December 2031.
“Every Avatar movie is an thrilling however epic endeavor that takes time to deliver to the standard stage we as filmmakers attempt for and audiences have come to anticipate,” Landau wrote. “The workforce is difficult at work and may’t wait to deliver audiences again to Pandora in December 2025.”
A brand new “Star Wars” film was scheduled for December 2026, one among two within the area saga that can be launched that 12 months.
“Blade” starring Mahershala Ali was postponed by 5 months to February 2025. “Thunderbolts,” beforehand set for July 2024, was moved to December 2024.
One Marvel film, a “Deadpool” sequel starring Ryan Reynolds, can be launched before anticipated. It should attain theaters in Could 2024, relatively than November 2024.
Up to date: 14 Jun 2023, 06:35 AM IST