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 Saldana’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 of the three 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 Saldana.
1. Emilia Perez (2024)
‘Emilia Perez’ is a comedy film that follows a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes a sex change to become the woman he always wanted to be so that he can run away from the law. Saldana stars in an undisclosed role along with Selena Gomez and Venezuelan actor Édgar Ramírez, while Spanish trans performer Karla Sofia Gascón plays the cartel leader. The musical film is directed by French director Jacques Audiard, known for ‘The Sisters Brothers’ and ‘Paris, 13th District.’ The film competed for the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and won the Jury Prize. The whole female ensemble won the Best Actress award. The theatrical release date for France is set for August 28, 2024. We have yet to get a US release date, although it will arrive in 2024. You can watch the new teaser trailer here.
2. Avatar Films (2025 – 2031)
There are three ‘Avatar’ sequels in the pipeline currently: ‘Avatar 3,’ ‘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. Saldana is going to appear in all of the 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 3,’ a direct sequel to ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ wrapped up filming in 2022 and is currently under post-production. On the other hand, the shooting of ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘Avatar 5’ had been going on simultaneously. The third installment is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025, followed by the fourth and fifth installments on December 21, 2029, and December 19, 2031, respectively.
3. Untitled Star Trek: Beyond Sequel (TBA)
The fourth installment in the rebooted ‘Star Trek’ franchise is given the working title ‘Star Trek 4.’ The film is a direct sequel to 2016’s ‘Star Trek Beyond,’ but the plot details have not yet been made public. The sci-fi film has been in development for several years and has met with multiple delays. In March 2022, Saldana expressed her excitement to return to the action film series to play Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, along with Chris Pine, who stars as James T. Kirk. However, the developments have been stagnant for a long time, and more details about the director and production are eagerly awaited.
4. Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 (TBA)
While we only have a report of this high-octane action drama series returning for its second season, the fact that the report is from insider Daniel Richtman carries some truth. In Season 1, we saw Zoe Saldana’s Joe, a CIA operative, recruit Cruz Manuelos, a marine, to befriend a terrorist’s daughter after being recruited into the Lioness program. Season 2, however, will be an anthology series that pins Joe and the CIA against the Mexican drug cartel. Considering Saldana was one of the leads in Season 1, she will make a return in Season 2 along with Nicole Kidman, who played a high-ranking CIA official. Morgan Freeman will also return as Secretary of State Edwin Mullins. More details about the season, the cast, and the release date are awaited. Taylor Sheridan will be back to showrun this season, too. Further details are awaited.
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