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. Elio (2025)
Currently in its post-production stage is the Walt Disney Pictures’ animated adventure comedy ‘Elio,’ directed by Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, and Domee Shi and written by Molina. Saldana lends her voice alongside Yonas Kibreab, Brad Garrett, Shirley Henderson, and Jameela Jamil. The plot follows Elio (Kibreab), an eleven-year-old boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe. Soon, he starts forming new bonds with the aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be. On the other hand, his aunt, Olga (Saldana has voiced), works on a top-secret project aimed at decoding alien messages. The movie will be released on June 13, 2025. You can watch the teaser trailer here.
2. Avatar Films (2025 – 2031)
There are three ‘Avatar’ sequels in the pipeline currently: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘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: Fire and Ash,’ a direct sequel to ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ wrapped up filming in 2022 and is currently under post-production. The screenplay has been written by Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. The cast of the film includes Cliff Curtis, David Thewlis, Giovanni Ribisi, Jemaine Clement, Edie Falco, Oona Chaplin, and Bailey Bass. It is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025. On the other hand, the shooting of ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘Avatar 5’ have been going on simultaneously and will be released 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 was in development for several years and met multiple delays but has finally reached its pre-production stage. Steve Yockey was supposed to write the script. 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. The cast also included Karl Urban (rumored to play Doctor ‘Bones’ McCoy), Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg (rumored to play Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott), and John Cho. However, the developments have been slow, and more details about the director and production are eagerly awaited.
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