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Cameron Nears Spielberg's Box Office Crown
16 Jan
Summary
- James Cameron is $780 million shy of Steven Spielberg's box office record.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash has grossed $1.23 billion worldwide.
- Cameron has directed 15 films, Spielberg has directed 37 films.
James Cameron is on the cusp of becoming the highest-grossing director globally, with his career total nearing Steven Spielberg's record. The recent release, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has significantly boosted Cameron's standing, bringing in $1.23 billion and pushing his lifetime earnings to $9.44 billion. This performance has significantly narrowed the financial gap between him and Spielberg, who currently holds the top spot with $10.7 billion from 37 films.
Cameron's directorial output, totaling 15 films, includes massive hits like Avatar, which alone grossed over $2.9 billion, and Avatar: The Way of Water with $2.3 billion. Titanic also remains a monumental success with $2.26 billion. Four of Cameron's directed movies are among the top five highest-grossing films globally, underscoring his consistent box office dominance.
Currently, Cameron trails Spielberg by approximately $780 million. While Avatar: Fire and Ash's current earnings are substantial, it is not projected to reach the $2 billion mark independently. However, with future Avatar installments planned, it is anticipated that Cameron will eventually surpass Spielberg to claim the title of the world's top-grossing director.
