Imagine stepping into a world where the enchanting Na’vi come alive not just on the big screen, but through vibrant animation! That’s right; director James Cameron is revealing his ambitious plans to expand the Avatar universe into an animated anthology series.

In an exclusive chat with Empire, just ahead of the much-anticipated release of Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 19, Cameron shared that he has his eyes set on taking the iconic franchise to new creative heights. With Avatar already branching out into video games and a stunning theme park at Walt Disney World, it seems the possibilities are endless.

“I said, ‘Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that’s essentially in the world, but stories that you wouldn’t have expected from that world,'” Cameron explained. This means we could see tales that delve deep into Pandora's lore and explore characters we barely scratched the surface on. And guess what? There’s even talk of an animated feature, which could find its way onto streaming platforms or hit theaters!

Cameron pointed to successful animated adaptations from other franchises, like The Animatrix, which creatively expanded the universe of the Matrix movies. He sees this approach as a way to add more depth and intricate details to the Avatar world. “These projects could offer backstories on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies,” he said. Imagine learning about the first expedition to Pandora—now that’s a story worth telling!

However, while the excitement is palpable, Cameron did note that the animated projects are still in their infancy. “We haven’t done much with that yet,” he admitted. “We’re still gathering our stories and that sort of thing, and I’ve got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it.” It’s clear that while his hands are full with the sequel to 2022’s blockbuster The Way of Water, his imagination is already running wild with ideas for the franchise's future.

Fans won't have to wait too long for more Avatar content, as the first trailer for Fire and Ash recently dropped, capturing the excitement of audiences. With the combined box office gross of the Avatar films sitting at a staggering $5.24 billion, and the original film still holding the title of the highest-grossing movie ever at $2.92 billion, it's clear that the world of Pandora has a devoted following ready for more!