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James Cameron has been making headlines once again, caught in the gravitational pull between his legacy franchises as the film world waits for his next move. According to CNN and echoed on Threads on September 15, Cameron has openly admitted he is struggling to write the script for a new Terminator film—what some are loosely calling Terminator 7. At 71, Cameron told CNN that the real world is outpacing his imagination, saying, “We're living in a science fiction age,” and it’s hard to write something that won’t be overtaken by real tech developments by the time the movie comes out. He admits to a severe writer’s block, with progress reportedly stalled, and social media has latched onto these revelations, with video clips of Cameron’s remarks spreading widely throughout the weekend. Industry commentators like Scified and posts on Threads speculate that Cameron’s creative challenge is partly driven by the explosion of artificial intelligence in daily life, which has complicated the franchise’s traditional themes[Scified, Threads].

Variety and Deadline have been all over Cameron’s business moves surrounding Avatar as well. This past week, Disney and 20th Century Studios announced the upcoming re-release of Avatar: The Way of Water in 3D, hitting theaters worldwide for one week starting October 3. The move isn’t just a nostalgic cash grab: it comes bundled with a sneak peek at the next film in the series, tentatively titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, set for release this December. The studio released an all-new teaser and poster, setting off a new surge of online conversation about Cameron’s enduring box office dominance. FandomWire and CBR also noted how Avatar’s return is designed to maximize hype against high-profile holiday releases from other studios, pitting Cameron’s saga directly against Paul Feig’s thriller The Housemaid in a battle for the Christmas and awards-season audience.

Meanwhile, Cameron is still making waves with opinions on the state of the movie industry. He’s been telling the Associated Press and Comic Basics that skyrocketing VFX costs are threatening the future of theatrical films, arguing that bringing down prices for visual effects is essential if the magic of cinema is to survive. Cameron has publicly warned that theater attendance is still down 30 percent from pre-2019 levels, and he pushes for a new business model that keeps spectacle and affordability in balance—this talk has fueled business columns and commentary all week.

On the more gossipy side, Ridley Scott revealed to The Guardian and ScreenRant that he once turned down a massive $20 million payday to direct Terminator 3, opting not to step into Cameron’s shoes—an anecdote that’s revived comparisons between the two legendary directors across social channels. While Cameron has not directly responded, threads debating creative ownership and legacy are trending.

In summary, James Cameron’s week has been a bundle of anticipation, creative frustration, and business strategizing, with significant buzz over his influential opinions and the collision course of Avatar’s return and the uncertain fate of Terminator.

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