James Cameron has suggested he may eventually hand the Avatar franchise to another director, saying he is considering which future stories he should direct, write or produce. The article argues that a genuine change in leadership could benefit the long-running series by bringing a fresh perspective to Pandora, although Cameron has repeatedly made and reversed similar comments in recent years.

Cameron said Avatar has been an “unbroken continuum” since work began in 2005, but he has not made a decision and described himself as mapping out its final act. His past experience producing projects directed by others has been uneven, including Strange Days, Solaris, Alita: Battle Angel and Terminator: Dark Fate; the latter involved reported creative disputes between Cameron and director Tim Miller. The article notes that Cameron’s continued control has helped make Avatar exceptionally successful, while also raising questions about whether the franchise needs renewal.