James Cameron On Being "The King of Sequels" with AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, ALIENS and TERMINATOR 2

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CELEB INTERVIEWS! Emmy-Winner Jake Hamilton interviews legendary Oscar-Winning director James Cameron about AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.

[@JakesTakesTV]

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[@hadithi]

Good job, Sir! Excellent questions.

[@michaelmcbrd8]

You're one of the best and most sincere interviewers I've seen! Each question you ask provokes me to think, "Damn, that's a really good question," and makes me interested in what your subject will respond with.

[@domerust6899]

James Cameron is not just about making movies, he's making Experiences.

[@zackmac5917]

Absolutely. It's not just James Cameron but he's one of the few for sure and does it arguably the best out of them all. Most of my favourite movies are full on experiences. Look at Blade Runner 2049. Absolute experience. Dennis Villeneuve- this is another director capable of that.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Pure cinema.

[@Owen-ub3fv]

I agree.

[@yarekoog2857]

James Cameron is 68 but he has more energy than most filmmakers in their 30’s. He’s been able to stay relevant with changing times where other well regarded directors just lose the magic touch with age. It’s just amazing!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

It's because he doesn't half ass ANYTHING. He had the idea for Avatar in 1995. He didnt start it until 2005. Then he waited another 13 years to make sure The Way Of Water was perfect when lesser directors would have crapped four sequels in the same time which are the exact same film again but worse.

[@Kaitschi]

Never doubt James Cameron 🙏 T1, T2, Aliens, True Lies, The Abyss, Titanic, Avatar ... nough said

[@alexbur6021]

Both Tianic and Avatar proves he is one of the best director in the 21st centuary

[@yippykiyay89]

You're forgetting his best work. Piranha 2

[@dylana.9057]

avatar was trash. But the rest is true.

[@alexbur6021]

@@yippykiyay89 I didn’t see piranha 2 .Is it good?

[@ech78928]

@@dylana.9057wrong

[@blairwitchde]

Such a great conversation - James Cameron is a great guy, you can feel his passion in each sentence. Well done, Jake!

[@arachosia]

Cameron just never loses a step. He sounds exactly like he did from 30 years ago.

[@BrandonCroker]

Jake, you’re a nice guy and your interviews always put a smile on my face.

[@pse2020]

Freaken love this interviewer. So damn good

[@blairwitchde]

Because he has passion - a lot of interviewers don't even care about movies...

[@Owen-ub3fv]

@@blairwitchde I agree.

[@hammerman199374]

I have one major criticism of your interviews: they're always too short! Excellent job once again!

[@paulsmith9192]

@David Hammer all press interviews are short on every channel. They get 5 minutes, it sucks

[@solidsnake58]

Jake always asks the best questions and his enthusiasm is genuine

[@BIGBIRDDAYZ]

He is a legend director he’s never done a bad film when you think about it but I could be wrong I could see Arnold as an elder in another tribe for the next Avatar film.

[@yippykiyay89]

He directed Piranha 2 lol

[@BIGBIRDDAYZ]

@@yippykiyay89 that’s why I said I could be wrong 😂

[@ethanholgate2512]

@yippykiyay89 he half directed that, to be precise 😏😅

[@darthdracul8372]

Temporary mistakes every man can learn that and eventually look at everything now.

[@gs6205]

@@yippykiyay89 Again, Cameron had no creative control over Piranha 2, he was in fact fired for breaking into the editing room and trying to edit the movie the way he wanted it. So Piranha 2 is not credited to Cameron, idiot

[@ChristianKrogh-Denmark]

Jake. You’re the greatest interviewer ever, and that passion can’t be faked! The people you interview clearly sense it too :-) They might be tired of talking junkets all day long, but they come alive everytime you interview them :-) I’ve seen the same example of that so many times now. Keep up your awesome energy and geekiness, it’s infectious! Great job :-)

[@Owen-ub3fv]

He talks too much and needs to let the guests talk more.

[@ChristianKrogh-Denmark]

@@Owen-ub3fv I completely disagree. He asks great original questions, with enthusiasm and love, and then he shuts up and listens. He’s so appreciative, and the people he interviews clearly loves talking to him.

[@Owen-ub3fv]

@@ChristianKrogh-Denmark I know but he still talks too much and interrupts. Also regarding the last part. You don't know that. Most of them are very good actors by trade and it's half their job pretending to be polite or hold it together in these press junkets.

[@ChristianKrogh-Denmark]

@@Owen-ub3fv Dude, it’s your opinion. I’ve been following Jake for years, so yes, I DO know that. The people he interviews truly responds to him and like him. There’s a huge difference when he’s on with them, contra so many of the other interviewers. Merry christmas. Over and out.

[@Owen-ub3fv]

​@@ChristianKrogh-Denmark I know it is. Okidokey. And a Merry Christmas to you too. You filthy animal. Only joking. Merry Christmas ;)

[@marmiksaini]

Titanic is my favourite film of all time, Period. It's a filmmaking masterpiece.

[@CJTranceAddiction]

Agreed.

[@Dunkakino]

That was a fantastic interview. Funny, interesting and makes me respect Cameron more as a filmmaker... and made me so so hyped for avatar 2!!

[@kaidwyer6891]

What a great interview!! Really got James talking like he was interested

[@anirudhpuranik5222]

That was a pretty awesome interview!

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I love James Cameron so much

[@ethanholgate2512]

The king has returned 🙌👏😁

[@TheTatermeister]

U are so lucky to get an interview with this legend

[@SirTyJensen]

True Lies was my first Cameron movie.

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

this jake interviewer guy always delivers consistent, quality interviews. it seems like a lot of directors and actors recognize and seem to respect him for that

[@godtaughtme467]

I come across this interviewer often, I always love his interviews, because like me, he has a deep, passion and admiration for the art of filmmaking and filmmakers alike. His enthusiasm is very contagious.

[@Jacubamustoff]

Mr. Cameron, you outdid yourself. THANK YOU for the best movie I have ever seen with the most beautiful ending to a movie in movie history. You weren't there to hear it, but the full audience at my showing gave a round of applause at the end. Bravo Sir.

[@AVTR]

How can one man be so based?

[@zainm5919]

only a based guy can make so many bangers across decades. Built different

[@willclarke9171]

Very wholesome, genuine interview. Fun to watch 👍

[@garycambridge5513]

My favourite director - can’t wait to see this 🥰

[@rjmacready9828]

what a legend

[@rogerdominguez3691]

He is the g.o.a.t of directors. Nobody is better than him

[@datdudeinred]

Also most important thing people forget & many don't even know - This guy is 1 of only 3 humans ever who went to bottom of Mariana Trench. Till now 12 people have set foot on moon & only 3 people have went to bottom of the ocean. No wonder he is the best guy on earth to make movies about water life.

[@acadia5898]

i wouldn't have imagined James Cameron saying "cringey" shots at his own movies 😂

[@Darren-sn4ki]

James Cameron is one of my favorite directors all them years and all that hard work paid off I graduate high school 2009 same year Avatar first one came out he is a legendary Director I’ve been waiting a long time for this sequel I’m hyped I loved the first one

[@DREADEDTRUTH_]

EXACTLY!!! you can never ever duplicate the theatre going experience by sitting at home idc how many speakers you have how big the screen is... nothing beats being in a big space with screaming laughing crying strangers feeling their energy etc...ugh so amazing nothing like it

[@ahappyklingon3631]

Unless you're rich like me you can. Cameron disappointed me 10+ years ago in theaters with his Pocahontas in Space shallow flick not falling for it again.

[@MrAbhi369]

@@ahappyklingon3631 you deserve to be at home 😅

[@ahappyklingon3631]

@MrAbhi369 home for Xmas yes I agree lol. Sort of done traveling for the year.

[@gs6205]

@@ahappyklingon3631 yeah, stay home and watch your BROS movie

[@ahappyklingon3631]

@gs6205 BRO movies? Lmao ..you mean crap like Top Gun, Zack Snyder films or those Jackass films? The same films your generation jerks it to ? Lol

[@willsweeney3489]

Wow it’s rare to see two GOATS in one room

[@EdjeMr1975]

James Cameron, Paul Verhoeven, Steven Spielberg, my favorite directors.

[@delix787]

Guys we have to find out WHO THE FUCK IS LARRY?! 😱

[@kutuluu]

His name is James, James Cameron, The bravest pioneer. No budget too steep, no sea too deep, Who's That? It's him, James Cameron

[@Owen-ub3fv]

Arnold would make an excellent human RDA Colonel

[@jamesreegs9711]

T2 is my favourite movie of all time

[@Owen-ub3fv]

It's not a movie it's a film!

[@Owen-ub3fv]

This interviewer is like a kid on Christmas morning. The film must be good.

[@iamambu143]

Suck a great interview by Jake. We all love and watch movies for fun, emotions and escapism.. Cameron nails those perfectly everytime. Can't wait for Avatar 2

[@needformead2947]

Titanic 2: Judgment Day one of the greatest sequels of all time

[@Jake-im8eq]

Could watch your interviews all day man

[@BumpyHumpyDumpy]

Just saw the movie. Truly remarkable. Crowd response was very good!

[@theelephantintheroom69]

Seeing Quaritch in this film hunting down Jake really told me this film was directed by the same guy as Terminator was

[@TheLeatheryman]

A line I like to use from the original Avatar; “That was some mean bush”.. in Australia “bush” is very prominent.

[@BrandonCroker]

3:50 Hehehehe, but seriously, who is Larry?

[@charoleawood]

Beautiful interview!

[@delix787]

2:57 John Campea The trailer has to tell me what it’s about or it’s going to be a bad movie. 🤭

[@ethanholgate2512]

I know I don't agree with him on that either sure he even said if they didn't show Toby and Andrew in the no way home trailers they'll lose money, uh the movie made 1.8 billion dollars I find his opinion on trailers a bit one-dimensional sometimes

[@wiiplaya25]

A trailer should give you a general sense but not layout the whole plot. Also if a trailer doesn’t “tell you what it’s about”, saying it’s gonna be a “bad movie” is a bit ridiculous. Marketing is separate from the film itself. Plenty of examples to prove this.

[@chiefscheider]

Cameron is a goof. Way back in 2016 he claimed that The Abyss would soon be released on blu-ray, and said the transfer looked "insane". Jump to 2019 and his sound designer posted a photo of a recording studio with The Abyss font and the caption "This is happening." Jump to 2022 and still no Abyss on blu-ray or 4K. I repeat, Cameron is a goof.

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

This movie is so good! I’m seeing it at least one more time in the cinema 💯👍

[@WholeOrganicMilk]

Just saw Avatar 2 last night 10/10 emotional mind-blowing experience in IMAX 3D

[@tsenam3247]

Oscars best director award to b own n win by this gem n the magician called Cameron👌👌👌🙏💓⭐️👏👍

[@ClenZa]

Loved the last question man like the other stars even I would love to see Arnold in an avatar movie Make it happen James !

[@breauxcewayne1971]

“I play the Iceberg” 😂😂😂😂 classic Arnold

[@nonever10]

Some great questions asked, as always. Well done Jake!

[@ThePoorBoy]

GREAT interview! I don't think it's easy to make James Cameron blush, but you pulled it off!

[@nathanchong7731]

Since 5 February 2023, Avatar 2 is the 3rd highest glossing film of all time !!!

[@HeroesReforged]

Jake, brother, how could you NOT ask about the 4K remasters of Aliens, The Abyss, and True Lies?

[@wiiplaya25]

You guys are here too?!

[@paulsmith9192]

@Heroes Reforged someone did,he got annoyed

[@Evil_Vegan]

didn't expect him to be this dorky 😭 thanks Jake for always come up with interesting questions!

[@shakilmakram6923]

thanks for bringing him.

[@peterlenham3180]

Cringe shots in T2? Every shot in that film still holds up today.

[@abovewater6918]

He's probably thinking back to T1 and got slightly confused haha

[@karlhungus5436]

Not quite Take a close look at the chase sequence where Arnie picks John off his motorbike. The screen in the background is a bit cringe at points.

[@peterlenham3180]

@@karlhungus5436 I think it still looks great. At least the action is practical, Avatar is just CGI everywhere. T2 blended both real and digital to perfection. Sometimes less is more with CGI, and that was certainly true in T2's case.

[@ethanholgate2512]

All directors dislike certain shots that they wish were better done in their movies as they look back say that's all he meant

[@peterlenham3180]

@@ethanholgate2512 No he was giving his opinion, not what the director thinks of it.

[@pab1381]

Jakes the best. He represents my city well when most now don’t.

[@tsenam3247]

This man s simply gem🙏🙏🙏

[@yogeshnaresh5634]

James Cameron please come to indian fans are waiting

[@Kgknipp]

It's almost T2 and Aliens were just rated R pixar movies

[@donkaz9592]

He should release sequels to ALITA and ALIENS next.

[@ethanholgate2512]

Alita yes but aliens that's not gonna happen dude 🤷‍♂️

[@donkaz9592]

@@ethanholgate2512 WHY NOT I think it could be a HIT MOVIE

[@paulsmith9192]

@DON KAZ they were gonna do a true aliens 3 and retcon the other one.but,got canned

[@chrisa9834]

Yes, there’s something transportive about the theater that once we feel it you search for that next high.

[@henshin587]

... Cameron had an interesting reaction when asked about Arnold...

[@nevecampbell-ue6on]

Great interview. 👏🏻 you can see that James enjoy it. 👏🏻

[@rasalpaul4574]

Great interview

[@jerryp2790]

James Cameron and S.S. Rajamouli are the two most exciting filmmakers on Earth right now. These guys give it all they can to give the audience the best possible experience in the theater

[@lovemore4083]

Lol SSR’s work doesn’t even come close to this visionary director or most legendary directors. SSR is an absolute marketing genius and nothing more than that.

[@LorenzoArredondo]

Great filmmaker. Can I get The Abyss and True Lies on Blu-Ray already?!

[@ColinPoole]

Waiting for a depressed Larry in the comments "I'm not that happy."

[@elixorvideos]

I'VE WAITED SO LONG I WANT THE AVATAR BLU RAY BOX SET

[@paulsmith9192]

@JamesRogers·blog still no 4k.he aparaently hates 4k.true lies still nothing. U ask him,he gets annoyed

[@rifqiramadhan1778]

Holy shit, W interview

[@warrengday]

Great interview. Love the enthusiasm.

[@tsenam3247]

The blockbuster of the century💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@HabiburRahman-xs9gb]

The interviewer is soo good.

[@hagnerplaylists]

There are only two "famous" people in the world I would like to meet as a "fan": One was the great Carl Sagan. The other one is James Cameron. He is the one of a kind. A master on his field.

[@kthx1138]

The secret to a great sequel is exploring new dimensions in the same characters, like Ripley as a mother.

[@ZxRiGxZ]

Awesome interview wow! Both great energy

[@oasis71]

You asked really good questions.

[@captpicard6894]

The one James Cameron film no-one ever really talks about or mentions is The Abyss, which I think is a shame. I thought it was a really interesting film.

[@rhuiden4086]

Abyss was a mystical almost spiritual movie. i agree It was very interesting. I just didnt like the ending when the city surfaces out of the ocean which killed all the beauty and mystery for me.

[@ProJatior]

I find it funny when older directors move to newer technology techniques the old heads say it sucks. I’ll tell you this much. I think most early talkies I’ve seen suck because the silents were over the top and imaginative. Funny how CGI allows for the same freedoms but people used to an established “proper” film technique will say it’s “not good filmmaking”. Technically it’s not good whatever that means. Never seen that claim properly defined online.

[@immwk]

two legends

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

Great questions, energy and james, cameron is strict and hard to work with it, but he knows his craft and he is a genius

[@sumandas9039]

♥️♥️♥️ i can't wait♥️♥️♥️

[@4Everlast]

Damn it, i wish we got to see Arnold as bad guy in one of these.

[@purefoldnz3070]

is Jake going to the prom after this interview?

[@sumandas9039]

Awesome ♥️ i can't wait ♥️ 😍

[@jackgerambo]

I want to see sir Cameron's sequel magic in #AlitaSequel as well.

[@Ellipsis10]

never bet against Jimmy C!!

[@AL73250]

A detailed and complex villain in T2? Not sure about that one 😅 not that the film is lacking without it Cool interview otherwise

[@TBS.tudios]

He is very detailed complex not really but that’s literally what makes him such an amazing villain

[@brendansheehy8124]

Maybe the T1000 doesn’t have much in the way of emotional complexity but he was certainly complex and groundbreaking in terms of concept and execution. In an age where every villain was basically just a guy or a guy in suit, the T1000 was pretty mind blowing at the time!

[@Curt_Randall]

I can't wait for Titanic 2. And Arnold will play the iceberg.

[@JunkerDC]

I wish more dirrectors know how low quality there movies were being show in theaters now a day's I had to drive 4 hours to see this movie in IMAX with laser so that I didn't take a chance and see a out of focus low sound movie where people are saying what is that and what did they say every few mins

[@TheTatermeister]

Quaritch is seriously the most hype villain in any movie series

[@georgesalgado8642]

Great interview but seriously 3:45 who the hell is Larry?

[@datdudeinred]

Imagine Arnold being the dad of current villain & he comes back to take revange of his son's death.

[@theDrzhivargo]

im def checking this one out