Avatar: Fire and Ash will hit theaters next year, and Zoe Saldaña teases that the sequel will explore Sully and Neytiri in mourning.

Avatar fans won't have to wait nearly as long for the return of James Cameron's epic sci-fi franchise, as the next installment will hit theaters next year. While speaking with Deadline, Zoe Saldaña dropped a little tease about what's to come in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

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Speaking of Avatar, Saldaña recently expressed disappointment that motion-capture acting doesn't receive recognition at the Oscars. "" Saldaña said. ""

Avatar: Fire and Ash will also introduce another biome of Pandora, where the "" of Na'vi, known as the Ash People, reside. Avatar: Fire and Ash is currently set for a December 19, 2025 release, followed by Avatar 4 on December 21, 2029 and Avatar 5 on December 18, 2031. Cameron even has ideas for a potential Avatar 6 and 7, but that all depends on whether the demand for the franchise is still there. "" Cameron said. ""