Stephen Lang Says Script For Final ‘Avatar’ Film Had Him “Weeping”

We are still more than a year away from the release of “Avatar 2” (December 2022), but it’s no secret that James Cameron isn’t stopping with just one sequel, as he has been in deep production/development on a total of four more films in the franchise. And apparently, one of the “Avatar” leads has read the script for the final “Avatar” film (the fifth total) and instantly became emotional.

In an interview with Collider, Stephen Lang talked about the “Avatar” sequels and what he felt after reading the script for “Avatar 5.” It should be noted that “Avatar 5” is expected to hit theaters in December 2028, for context. So, don’t get too excited just yet.

“When I finished the last script, I was weeping. I just thought it was so beautiful,” said Lang. “Yeah, the final script because he’s telling a great, great story, an original story, a beautiful, beautiful story, and I was just incredibly moved by it. I hope and I trust and believe that audiences will be, too, because one of the things that he does really, really well is he moves it from the page to the stage in a way that that is very literal. You know what I mean? You really see it. What you read is what you get from him, I think, and more.”

There has been no shortage of hype for the upcoming “Avatar” sequels. Even though it’s been more than a decade since the first film destroyed box office records, filmmaker James Cameron is certain the sequels are going to be even bigger. And when you see comments like Lang’s, it’s difficult not to be a little intrigued about seeing what Cameron has up his sleeve for the upcoming four sequels.

And honestly, if you follow his box office performance, it doesn’t make sense to doubt James Cameron at all. So, in 10 years or so, when “Avatar 5” arrives in theaters, make sure you bring tissues because you might be an emotional mess.

“Avatar 2” currently has a release date of December 16, 2022, with each sequel hitting in two-year increments after that.