At a Glance
- James Cameron says Michelle Yeoh will “definitely” appear in Avatar 4 & 5
- Production depends on Avatar 3’s box-office performance and lower costs
- Yeoh’s Na’vi character is named Palakpuelat and uses performance-capture
- Why it matters: Franchise continuation hinges on financial success
James Cameron has locked in Michelle Yeoh for future Avatar sequels, but warned the movies will only move forward if Avatar 3 performs and budgets shrink.
Avatar Sequels Hang in the Balance
During a TVBS News Japan interview, Cameron confirmed Yeoh’s involvement is contingent on the franchise’s financial health.
> “Michelle Yeoh is definitely going to be in Avatar 4-if we make it. The movie industry is depressed right now, and Avatar 3 cost a lot of money. We have to do well to continue.”
Cameron added that Avatar 4 needs a cheaper production model to justify green-lighting Avatar 5.
Yeoh will portray Palakpuelat, a Na’vi character created through performance-capture technology.
Scream 7 Touts Franchise Legacy
Paramount released a new TV spot for Scream 7 claiming every past phone call and killer has built toward this installment’s climax.
The promo promises the upcoming sequel ties together all previous entries in the long-running horror series.
Wednesday Season 3 Set to Shoot in Dublin
Hunter Doohan told the Inside of You podcast that filming on Wednesday season 3 will start soon in Dublin, Ireland, the same location used for season 2.
> “We’re about to go start shooting season 3. We usually shoot for like seven, eight months. And we’re going back to Dublin.”
Production is expected to last seven to eight months.
Starfleet Academy Finale Filming Soon
Alex Kurtzman told Collider that cameras are ready to roll on the season 2 finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
No release window was given for the new episodes.
Wonder Man Debuts January 27
Marvel Studios announced Wonder Man will premiere January 27 at 6PM PT on Disney Plus.
The eight-episode series dropped a brief clip of character Simon polishing a script on social media.
3 Days Rising Adapts Poe
A trailer for 3 Days Rising reveals Ice-T, Mickey Rourke, and the late Peter Greene starring in a new take on Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher.
Key Takeaways
- Avatar 4 & 5 depend on Avatar 3 earnings and reduced budgets
- Yeoh’s Na’vi role is already locked if sequels proceed
- Scream 7 markets itself as the ultimate franchise payoff
- Wednesday resumes production in familiar Irish locations
- Wonder Man lands on Disney Plus in late January
