Maybe he should stick to just making movies.
Hollywood director James Cameron has launched a fresh verbal attack against President Donald Trump, using extreme language while promoting his latest blockbuster film and criticizing the administration’s policies.
Cameron, one of the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry and the filmmaker behind Titanic and the Avatar franchise, took aim at Trump during a recent interview, blaming the president for what he claims is a dangerous rollback of environmental regulations. The director argued that America — and the world — are being pushed in the wrong direction.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Cameron said he believes society is becoming increasingly disconnected from reality, particularly when it comes to climate policy and the future of humanity.
“I’m not frustrated that Avatar isn’t saving the world,” Cameron said. “I’m frustrated because people seem delusional about what they think is coming next. From my perspective, we’re going backward.”
According to the outlet, Cameron escalated his criticism by comparing President Trump to a notorious historical figure, using vulgar language to emphasize his personal disdain. The remarks reflect a broader trend among Hollywood elites who have openly opposed Trump since his first term.
Cameron also warned that environmental decline, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, and shifting entertainment habits could pose serious risks — not just to the film industry, but to society as a whole.
Despite his warnings, Cameron admitted there is no clear evidence that films like Avatar have produced measurable real-world change. Still, he insisted that his work represents what he believes to be the “right side of history.”
This is far from the first time Cameron has criticized President Trump. Earlier this year, he told a foreign media outlet that Trump’s return to the White House was “horrifying,” echoing sentiments frequently expressed by progressive activists overseas.
The director also expressed growing concern over artificial intelligence, warning that future generations may believe movies can be made without human actors at all — a shift he fears could permanently alter Hollywood.
“I’m worried there’s going to be a generation that thinks you can make a movie without actors,” Cameron said.
Cameron’s latest release, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is the third installment in the highly profitable franchise and continues the story of humanity’s conflict with the environmentally connected Na’vi people. However, the director acknowledged that the future of the series depends heavily on box office performance.
“If it’s a massive success, that almost forces me to continue and make two more films,” Cameron said. “If it falls short, it gives me a reason to walk away and do something else.”
While the original Avatar remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, Cameron admitted that changing moviegoing habits — including declining theater attendance and the rise of streaming — could threaten the success of future releases.
As Hollywood figures continue to criticize President Trump, Cameron’s latest comments underscore the growing cultural divide between America’s entertainment industry and millions of everyday voters who support the president’s agenda.
