MUMBAI: James Cameron's Avatar 2 has reportedly been delayed. The much-awaited film was originally scheduled to release in 2014, but there is news that the Avatar sequel may be pushed back for a 2016 opening.

It has however been revealed that the new film will showcase advanced technology that includes a higher rate of 3D camera system and the CG and performance capture.

Way back in October 2010, 20th Century Fox had announced that Avatar 2 would release in December 2014 and Avatar 3 in December 2015.

Cameron has signed up to return to the director's seat and has planned to film the two sequels back-to-back.

Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver, Avatar released in 2009 and was named the highest grossing film of all time.