The sequel to 'Avatar' already has a title and will be released on December 16

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Disney

confirmed on Wednesday the release date of the sequel to

directed by James Cameron, which will hit theaters on December 16 under the title

.

The studio screened the first trailer for the long-awaited film at the

conference in

, although audiences won't be able to see it until May 6, when it will be screened exclusively in theaters before Marvel's new

.

A week later, the studio will release the trailer online.

Disney has spent several years increasing the expectation for the continuation of 'Avatar', a film released in 2009 that still remains the highest grossing film in history with almost 2,900 million dollars collected at the box office.

To warm up engines, the original film will be screened again in theaters around the world on September 23.

On the new 'Avatar: The Way of Water', Cameron indicated that it is shot with the latest technology, 3D "with better resolution" and

.

"I wanted our return to

to be something really special. Every shot is designed for the biggest screen, highest resolution, and most immersive 3D available. And I think we did," the filmmaker said in a recorded message from

. , where he is finalizing the launch details.

The sequel to 'Avatar' takes place mainly in the ocean, where the protagonists

and

raise their children and live in a world at war.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' will not be the only film to return to the Pandora universe, as Cameron is preparing three other films.

In fact, more than a year ago he stated that he had completed the filming of

by 95%, despite the fact that its premiere is not scheduled until 2024.

Following that two-year gap between each film and under the condition that the public responds positively, there are plans to make

and

, which would be presented in December 2026 and December 2028, respectively.

According to the producer of these films,

, each installment of 'Avatar' will be independent and will close its plot, although "seen as a whole they will be part of an epic saga."

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