Forty years ago, “Aliens” soared onto the screen and cemented itself as a sci-fi classic. Yet few realize how close it came to unraveling, as James Cameron quit the production twice over serious studio hurdles.

James Cameron’s third trip to Pandora dazzles visually but leaves some fans unsettled. In Avatar: Fire and Ash, the Sully family grapples with deep loss, while the film’s most glaring shortfall compromises the integrity of the Na’vi it aims to celebrate.

James Cameron’s record-shattering Avatar franchise might face more prolonged waits for its future films. While fans can look forward to the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash this holiday season, uncertainty abounds regarding when the next adventures on Pandora will finally arrive.