Avatar 4 is the temporary name for an untitled upcoming American epic science fiction film co-written, co-edited, co-produced and directed by James Cameron. It will be the sequel to the upcoming 2024 Avatar 3, and the fourth installment in the Avatar franchise. It will star Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, among others from the original cast, reprising their roles. The screenplay is written by James Cameron and Shane Salerno. The film is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2026, by 20th Century Studios and is planned to be followed by a sequel, Avatar 5, in 2028.