US EditionJames Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies
- James Cameron, who recently turned 71, completed his third Avatar film titled Fire and Ash after decades of development and production.
- James Cameron initiated the development of Avatar over three decades ago, began serious work two decades ago, and began production on Fire and Ash eight years ago, which overlapped with the making of 2022's The Way of Water.
- The Avatar franchise has generated $5.2 billion globally in ticket sales and focuses on themes of family and sustainability, which are also explored in Fire and Ash as well as earlier installments.
- Cameron stated, “The theatrical business is dwindling” and warned that without technological advances to reduce budgets, theatrical movies might never return to prior levels.
- Cameron is at a crossroads about continuing the Avatar saga beyond Fire and Ash, while planning a film adaptation of Ghosts of Hiroshima, reflecting on geopolitical challenges and empathy themes.
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NEW YORK — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he was working toward the completion of his third “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash.”
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