James Cameron Thinks Bringing Back Arnold Schwarzenegger & Linda Hamilton For ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Was A Mistake

Even the most staunch “Avatar” haters have to agree that James Cameron puts so much blood, sweat, and tears into the franchise in an insane attempt to make the most beautiful, technologically advanced films of all time. And yet, as was pointed out in a popular sketch on “Saturday Night Live,” the franchise’s logo just uses the simple Papyrus font that anyone can use for free.

James Cameron’s epic “Avatar: The Way Of Water” film is in theaters now, and it grossed $430 million this weekend globally—the second-highest global opening of 2022 after “Doctor Strange And The Multiverse of Madness.” There’s been talk that this is a low figure, or disappointing or whatever—to be fair, the film was tracking to anywhere as high as $170 million domestic, and the film only grossed $134 million in North America, which is a bit soft—one has to remember the context of a lot of December releases which tend to have a slow build.

Avatar: The Way Of Water earned $434.5 million during its global debut, according to studio estimates on Sunday, after its director James Cameron said it needs to earn $2 billion to break even.The sequel earned $134 million from North American theaters and $300.5 million internationally for a $434.5 million global debut.It tied with 'The Batman' as the fourth highest domestic debut of the year, behind 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' ($187.4 million May), 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' ($181 million in November) and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' ($144.2 million in July). Big splash: Avatar: The Way Of Water earned $434.5 million during its global debut, according to studio estimates on Sunday, after its director James Cameron said it needs to earn $2 billion to break evenExpectations were enormous for 'Avatar 2,' which carried a reported price tag of over $350 million, the pressure of following up the highest grossing film of all time (thanks in part to various re-releases) over a decade later and the daunting task of propping up an exhibition business that´s still far from normal. Everything 'Avatar' is oversized, though: the Na´vi characters, the runtime (a staggering three hours and 12 minutes), the technical advancements and the release strategy from 20th Century Studios and The Walt Disney Co.

Long after Titanic’s release, viewers are still debating if Jack and Rose could both fit on the door after fleeing the boat — including the movie’s stars.

Did Jack Dawson (as played by Leonardo DiCaprio) die needlessly in the film Titanic when he decided not to climb on the wooden door life raft with his beloved Rose (Kate Winslet)?

It is a question that has haunted movie fans since Titanic was released in 1997: Could Jack Dawson actually have survived the fateful sinking of the iconic ship?And now Titanic director James Cameron has revealed he conducted a scientific study to finally end the debate as to whether Leonardo DiCaprio's character could have made it out alive - with the process documented in a TV special.The iconic drama scene sees Jack and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) struggling in icy waters after the ship goes down. They attempt to clamber onto a piece of debris in the freezing cold North Atlantic Sea.It seems there is only room for one on the door, so Jack sacrifices his spot for Rose. He ends up freezing to death in the water, while Rose survives, has a family and lives to be an old woman, just as Jack wanted.

James Cameron likes his female heroines as strong and capable as possible. For instance, take Sigourney Weaver‘s Ellen Ripley in “Aliens” or Linda Hamilton‘s Sarah Connor in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” But according to Cameron, Kate Winslet‘s Ronal in “Avatar: The Way Of Water” is the director’s most “empowering” female action hero yet.

James Cameron likes his female heroines as strong and capable as possible. For instance, take Sigourney Weaver‘s Ellen Ripley in “Aliens” or Linda Hamilton‘s Sarah Connor in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” But according to Cameron, Kate Winslet‘s Ronal in “Avatar: The Way Of Water” is the director’s most “empowering” female action hero yet.

When James Cameron delivered Avatar in 2009, none of us quite grasped that this was not a movie but a constellation of movies – one that will represent a multibillion-dollar investment in the coming years. One iteration is even booked for 2028.

As “Avatar: The Way Of Water‘ hits theaters everywhere tomorrow, questions about the long-awaited sequel abound. Will the film be another massive cash cow for Jim Cameron? Does the “Avatar” franchise have any cultural caché after thirteen years between the first and second movies? Will Cameron make all five films he has mapped out for the series? It all hinges on how “The Way Of Water” does at the box office this weekend.

James Cameron has blamed the flop of 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate on the ages of its leads Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton.Avator director Cameron, 68, who wrote and produced the film alongside director Tim Miller, 58, said the choice to bring back Schwarzenegger, 75, and Hamilton, 66 as Sarah Connor resulted in the flick becoming 'your granddad’s Terminator movie'.Dark Fate - a direct sequel to 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day - lost more than $120million at the box office, ruling out any chance of further sequels. They won't be back: James Cameron has blamed the flop of 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate on the ages of its leads Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) and Linda Hamilton (right) Avatar director Cameron told Deadline: 'I think the problem, and I’m going to wear this one, is that I refused to do it without Arnold.

After a number of different premieres all over the world, the reviews are finally in for director James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water.The first waves of reviews were published on Tuesday evening, with the film scoring a strong 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, out of the first 133 reviews.Critics from around the world - including Daily Mail's own Brian Viner - heaped praise on Cameron's direction and astonishing visuals, though the story and bloated three-hour-12-minute runtime were points of contention in many reviews.

Katherine Schwarzenegger looked casual cool while celebrating her 33rd birthday at A Votre Sante restaurant in Brentwood on Tuesday.The self-help book author was joined by husband Chris Pratt, 43, mother Maria Shriver, 67, as well as sister Christina Schwarzenegger, 31, and brother Patrick Schwarzenegger, 29.The birthday girl opted for an effortless look, sporting a warm black jacket over a black top and blue jeans, which she paired with sturdy black boots.  Birthday girl! Katherine Schwarzenegger looked casual cool while celebrating her 33rd birthday at A Votre Sante restaurant in Brentwood on Tuesday with husband Chris Pratt, 43Katherine wore her shoulder-length brunette tresses down for the outing. She accessorized with triangle-shaped red sunglasses as well as a necklace and earrings.As for glam, Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter kept it simple, showing off her natural beauty with little makeup.  Family affair: She was also joined by mother Maria Shriver, 67, as well as sister Christina Schwarzenegger, 31 Brother: Also in attendance was brother Patrick Schwarzenegger, 29, who rocked a patriotic leather jacket Meanwhile Pratt rocked a grey top underneath a black jacket and black jeans.The Jurassic world actor, 43, finalized his look with black boots and black sunglasses and sported a matching baseball hat.The proud husband also took to Instagram to wish his spouse a happy birthday as he shared a number of family snaps featuring the couple.

Put that cookie down! Jingle All the Way wasn’t a hit with critics when it was released in 1996, but it’s since become a cult classic.

James Cameron always swings for the fences — no singles, doubles, triples or even stealing home for him — and he’s hit a grand slam with the long-awaited Avatar: The Way of Water. This second installment in a five-film series of Avatar features from 20th Century Studios/Disney (with three more to open at two-year intervals through 2028) more than fulfills the promise of the original, which was released in 2009, before some of its fans were even born. The film is beautiful, obsessive and eventful, a depiction of a veritable Eden threatened by voraciously destructive forces both natural and man-made. No one who enthused over the original would think of missing this follow-up, which ups the ante for all that is to come, creatively and financially.

Over the course of 2022, a Nicole Kidman-narrated ad for AMC Theatres has evolved from a campy meme into something of a communal prayer offered at the secular chapel of the movie theater. The fragments she incants evocatively describe the power of cinema when wielded at its maximalist best: “we go somewhere we’ve never been before,” “dazzling images on a huge silver screen,” “sound I can feel.” The year ends for audiences with a movie that genuinely deserves to follow such a paean: James Cameron’s long-delayed, much-anticipated “Avatar: The Way of Water.” READ MORE: The 25 Best Films Of 2022 The specious claims that the original “Avatar” had no cultural impact evaporate all but instantly when Cameron plunges viewers back into the realm of Pandora.

Sam Worthington was all smiles on the red carpet with his wife Lara Bingle, celebrating his long-awaited sequel Avatar: The Way of Water.The 46-year-old actor and his 35-year-old wife rocked stylish looks at the Los Angeles premiere of the highly-anticipated sequel, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Monday evening.While Worthington was joined by many of his castmates, director James Cameron had to pull out at the last minute, after testing positive for COVID-19.  Sam and Lara: Sam Worthington was all smiles on the red carpet with his wife Lara Bingle, celebrating his long-awaited sequel Avatar: The Way of Water Stylish Sam: The 46-year-old actor and his 35-year-old wife rocked stylish looks at the Los Angeles premiere of the highly-anticipated sequel, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Monday eveningWorthington stepped out in an all-black ensemble, with a black t-shirt under a matching black suit coat.He sported the early makings of a scruffy beard while completing his look with matching black pants and black shoes. His wife of eight years, Australian model Lara Bingle, opted for a rainbow-colored strapless gown with brown leather boots.

James Cameron revealed on Monday that he would have to skip his film Avatar: The Way Of Water's Hollywood premiere after getting a positive Covid-19 test result.The 68-year-old filmmaker revealed to Deadline that he had tested positive sometime after returning home from Japan following an Avatar 2 screening in Seoul, South Korea.'I am in LA, just back from Tokyo, and I managed to pick up Covid on the plane, so I’m isolated and can’t go to my own premiere tonight,' Cameron said while speaking with Deadline.The Titanic director joked about all the people he would no longer have a chance to catch up with at Monday's premiere.  Bad timing: James Cameron, 68, will have to miss Avatar: The Way Of Water's Hollywood premiere on Monday after he tested positive for Covid-19; seen December 6 at the London world premiere'The number of people I’ve told over the years, "Ah, we’ll catch up and I’ll see you at the premiere…" Well, I guess not. Man proposes, and God disposes,' he joked.A representative for Disney, which is distributing the film through 20th Century studios, said via a statement: 'James Cameron has Covid, but is feeling fine.

The King of the World won’t be at the L.A. premiere tonight for Avatar: The Way of Water after testing positive for Covid.