VIDEO : James Cameron Announces Projected Dates for Next Four 'Avatar' Movies

At CinemaCon this Thursday, filmmaker James Cameron officially announced the release date for not just the long-awaited sequel to his CGI blockbuster 'Avatar,' but a total of four sequels that are all planned for the big screen in the next eight years. 'Avatar 2' is slated for a 2018 release, the third installment is due in 2020, the fourth in 2022, and finally a fifth movie for 2023; each sequel is hoping for a December date, likely around the holiday season.