- James Cameron has responded to criticism for his use of 3D and high frame rates in his next film Avatar: Fire and Ashesand the 2022 prequel
- In an interview with Discussing Film, he shared his thoughts and said bluntly, “I love it and it’s my movie.”
- In addition to this response, Cameron faced a second copyright infringement lawsuit from colleague Eric Ryder.
James Cameron part three avatars movie series, Avatar: Fire and Ashes (2025) hits theaters this week, but the director has already faced widespread criticism for his use of 3D, as well as a copyright infringement lawsuit.
Critics not only highlighted the use of 3D, but also heavily criticized the film’s high frame rate, which some called “too scary”. Both Avatar: Fire and Ashes and its predecessors Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) uses a whopping 48 frames per second, which is double the standard film speed of 24.
However, the billionaire director was not silent and reacted strongly and openly to the wave of negative reactions in an interview with Discussing Film: “I think $2.3 billion indicates that they may be wrong.”
Cameron then added, “Well, that’s the authority argument. But the artistic side argument is that I like it and it’s my movie.”
But that’s not the only test Cameron will face for his next blockbuster. Just when you think things can’t get any worse, along comes a copyright infringement lawsuit, and it’s not the first time Cameron has been hit with a lawsuit.
Ryder vs. Cameron
On Monday, 3D animator Eric Ryder filed a lawsuit against Disney and Cameron, claiming they plagiarized his work for the second Avatar film. Avatar: The Way of Water.
That’s why ReutersRyder says he has already partnered with Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, to make a film based on his science fiction story. KRZKRZwho is suing Cameron for $500 million in damages and also seeking an injunction to block the release of the new film.
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However, this is not the first time Ryder has taken legal action against Cameron. In 2011, Ryder sued Cameron on similar grounds over the first part of the film. avatars (2009), but the case was ultimately dismissed. Their latest lawsuit states, “This lawsuit is not an attempt to rehabilitate prior claims,” but instead “challenges new copycat operations first appearing in Avatar 2.”
IN Avatar: The Way of WaterRyder says the plot focuses on “harvesting an animal substance that, when refined, can extend human life,” which he says was integral to the plot. KRZ Idea, but not used the first time. avatars Cinema.
Although Cameron has been highly critical of the use of 3D and high frame rates in his work, neither he nor Lightstorm Entertainment have released a statement regarding Ryder’s lawsuit.
Avatar: Fire and Ashes will be released in US theaters on December 19, 2025. The first two films avatars (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water can be streamed on Disney+.
