James Cameron isn’t holding back when it comes to his thoughts on Donald Trump’s re-election. The legendary filmmaker, known for blockbusters like Titanic and Avatar, called the political shift “horrific” and “sickening” during a recent appearance on The F—ing News podcast (via The Daily Beast).
“I think it’s horrifying,” Cameron said. “America doesn’t stand for anything if it doesn’t stand for what it has historically stood for. It becomes a hollow idea, and I think they’re hollowing it out as fast as they can for their own benefit.”
Cameron, who has spent years working on the Avatar franchise in New Zealand, revealed that his citizenship there is now “imminent.” While he frequently visits the U.S., he admitted that he feels some relief living overseas.
“But I certainly feel like I don’t have to read about it on the front page every single day,” he said. “It’s just sickening. In the U.S., it’s inescapable—like watching a car crash over and over and over.”
The move to New Zealand isn’t just about politics for Cameron—it’s something he has deeply committed to. “If you’re going to uproot your family and move somewhere, you have to invest, you have to be part of it, you have to earn standing,” he explained.
With Avatar: Fire and Ash set for release on December 19, Cameron remains focused on his cinematic universe, but it’s clear his personal world is shifting too. His decision to make New Zealand his permanent home marks a dramatic turning point in his relationship with the U.S.—one he seems more than ready for.
