The organisers behind the Sydney premiere of Sam Worthington's new blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash have cancelled the event.
A spokesperson said that the red-carpet screening would not go ahead out of respect for the victims of Sunday's terror attack at Bondi Beach.
The Hollywood star, 49, and his wife, Lara Worthington, 38, were expected to attend the glitzy event, which was originally set for Monday night at the IMAX theatre in Darling Harbour.
Titanic director James Cameron, who helmed the new Avatar sequel, was also expected to show for the premiere alongside Australian actor Brendan Cowell.
Scheduled media interviews with the stars and Cameron have also been cancelled.
'Out of deep respect for the victims of the Bondi shooting, the planned Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere event today in Sydney has been cancelled,' a spokesperson for the event said in a statement.
The organisers behind the Sydney premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash have cancelled the event. (Pictured: Sam Worthington, 49, and wife, Lara Worthington, 38)
A spokesperson said that the red-carpet screening would not go ahead out of respect for the victims of Sunday's terror attack at Bondi Beach
'Our hearts are with the community, the victims, their families and loved ones.'
Organisers have yet to confirm that the premiere will be rescheduled, the Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.
Worthington and his wife have been red carpet regulars over the past weeks after taking part in a global press tour for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The couple have made numerous appearances in the US and Europe to promote the new film, which is a sequel to the original 2009 blockbuster Avatar.
It comes after witnesses said two men stepped out of a vehicle on Campbell Parade, near Bondi Pavilion, and opened fire about 6.47pm on Sunday.
Footage showed blast after blast on the tourist strip. Some witnesses reported more than 30 shots.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has confirmed that the incident was targeted at the Jewish community.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon formally designated the attack a terrorist incident.
The two alleged gunmen accused of shooting dead 16 people and injuring dozens of others were a father and son, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has confirmed.
Naveed Akram, 24, suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital under police guard.
His 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police.
Hollywood reacted in shock and grief following the devastating terror attack.
Stars including Rebel Wilson, Mandy Moore and Gal Gadot took to social media to condemn the violence.
They shared messages of solidarity with the Jewish community and mourned the lives lost during what should have been a night of faith and family.