Avatar 4 is currently scheduled to come out on December 21, 2029 in theaters.

Official release date

  • The studio’s current calendar has Avatar 4 dated for December 21, 2029 worldwide (U.S. nationwide release on that day).
  • This date was moved from an earlier planned 2026 slot as part of a broader reshuffle of the Avatar sequels.

Why the wait is so long

  • A significant portion of Avatar 4 is heavily effects-driven, and the team has cited technical and visual-effects demands as a key reason the movie needs a long runway.
  • Only about a third of the movie has been filmed so far (the early part before a time jump), with the rest to be shot after Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3) releases.

Could the date change?

  • Some industry coverage still treats December 21, 2029 as the planned or “locked” date, but emphasizes that major VFX-heavy productions can shift again if schedules slip.
  • Fan discussions on forums often speculate that Avatar 4 might be delayed further, though this is opinion, not anything officially confirmed.

TL;DR: If you’re asking “when does Avatar 4 come out,” the latest official answer is December 21, 2029 , with the caveat that big franchise dates can still move.

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