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Can James Cameron make another blockbuster? Even he’s not sure

By Jason Carroll, CNN

Published 1:44 PM EST, Fri December 19, 2025

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Can James Cameron make another blockbuster? Even he's not sure

On the eve of the release of the latest "Avatar" film, James Cameron talks with Jason Carroll about filmmaking, racism, science fiction and box office. Even Cameron — director of some of the biggest, most expensive money-makers in Hollywood over the decades — says he's concerned about the business model of films.

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