Jashandeep Singh
From starting her career with minor appearances in films and television shows to becoming one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood, Zoe Saldaña’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. With her exceptional talent, the actress has become a part of some of the biggest film franchises. From portraying Neytiri in ‘Avatar’ to embodying Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and stepping into the shoes of Nina Simone in ‘Nina,’ Saldana has done it all.
The star currently holds the record for being the only performer to feature in all three of the highest-grossing films of all time: ‘Avatar,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’ With such an impressive track record, audiences can’t seem to get enough of the actress and are always looking forward to her future projects. So, let’s have a look at all the upcoming films and television shows of Zoe Saldaña.
1. Lioness Season 3 (October 2026)
Paramount has renewed the action thriller drama series ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ for its third season. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series centers on Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña), the station chief of the CIA’s Lioness program, who is tasked with tracking down the world’s most dangerous terrorists. Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman are expected to return for the third season. Ian Bohen is also cast. Filming has wrapped. The first episode will air in October 2026.
2. Avatar 4 (December 21, 2029) and Avatar 5 (December 19, 2031)
There are two ‘Avatar’ sequels in the pipeline currently: ‘Avatar 4′ and ‘Avatar 5.’ The plot details of the highly anticipated James Cameron films have been kept under wraps as of now. However, it is known that the sci-fi franchise will continue the story of the Na’vi clan. Zoe Saldaña is going to appear in the two sequels, reprising her role as Neytiri, along with Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Sigourney Weaver as Kiri, and Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ came out on December 19, 2025, and grossed almost $.15 billion. On the other hand, the ‘Avatar 4’ is in post-production, while filming has begun for ‘Avatar 5.’ The former will be released on December 21, 2029, and the latter will be released on December 19, 2031.
3. Riverrun (TBA)
Saldaña, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Vicky Krieps will star in Philippe Parreno’s indie drama ‘Riverrun.’ The story, penned by Parreno, follows Lucy (Gainsbourg), a musician who is slowly losing control over her body and voice. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Cruz (Saldaña), sends her to a clinic in Spain where she meets Tony (Krieps). Spanish actress Angela Molina plays a nurse at the clinic. Post-production is underway, and a release date is awaited.
4. Positano (TBA)
Saldaña will star opposite Matthew McConaughey in the Netflix romance ‘Positano.’ Daniel Roher will direct the movie, based on a story by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka. The plot is under wraps, other than the fact that it is set in the Italian town the movie is named after. Filming will begin in May 2026.
5. Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow (TBA)
Saldaña will star alongside Mark Ruffalo in Matt Ruskin’s sci-fi drama ‘Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow.’ The story follows a couple on the cusp of an extraordinary medical breakthrough that can alter their lives forever. The movie will explore themes of memory and love. Currently in its pre-production stage, ‘Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow’ awaits more details, including the rest of the cast and a release date.
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