Sam Worthington has praised a scene from Avatar 4 as one of the finest sequences he has ever witnessed in a film, calling it unmatched over the past ten years.
- June 27, 2026
AceShowbiz - Sam Worthington has praised a scene from Avatar 4 as one of the finest sequences he has ever witnessed in a film, calling it unmatched over the past ten years. The actor also revealed that he has read the scripts for both the fourth and fifth installments, both written by director James Cameron, who continues to refine the stories while preparing to resume filming.
Worthington highlighted that the fourth movie shifts the franchise significantly, elevating the love story between Jake Sully and Neytiri to new heights and featuring a major six-year time jump in its narrative. Some scenes involving younger actors were already filmed during earlier production phases, while the remaining sequences, particularly those after the time jump, are set to begin shooting soon. Worthington will return to filming in about a month, with Cameron maintaining a cautious stance on fully committing to the sequels until the latest release's performance is evaluated.
Sam Worthington is best known for his breakout role as Joe in Somersault and rose to international fame starring as Jake Sully in the original Avatar (2009). The franchise has become a Hollywood powerhouse, grossing $6.6 billion worldwide across three films, with each installment winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The recent Avatar: The Way of Water earned around $1.49 billion globally, continuing the story of Jake Sully and Neytiri’s family, including their children introduced in the sequel.
This evolution in the franchise under Cameron’s direction promises to expand Avatar beyond a traditional sequel series into a sprawling saga. Worthington’s excitement about the groundbreaking sequences and deepened character arcs signals a significant creative leap, potentially redefining expectations for blockbuster storytelling and visual innovation in the years ahead.