James Cameron Becomes Only Director with Three $2-Billion Movies

James Cameron joined an unique membership Sunday — one that features solely himself … he is the only director in historical past with three films which have crossed an enormous cash milestone.

That benchmark is the $2-billion line, which his newest movie — ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ — crossed Sunday … now marking the third such flick of his to have achieved it on the worldwide field workplace. His different two crown jewels … ‘Avatar’ ($2.9B) and ‘Titanic’ ($2.1B).

Only three different movies have handed $2 bil … all of ’em Disney-owned. There’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (#2, $2.7B), ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ (#4, $2.071B) and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (#5, $2.052B). ‘Avatar 2’ is now the sixth highest grossing film ever.

Prior to this weekend’s accomplishment, Cameron shared the area with the Russo Bros. … who directed each ‘Avengers’ movies — however he is surpassed them and is in a league of his personal.

Remember, ‘Way of Water’ solely got here out in theaters a month and alter in the past — so it is reached this large quantity of ticket gross sales in a file time … though, the Russos technically bought there quicker. Whereas it solely took 37 days for ‘A2’ to cross the $2-billion end line, ‘Endgame’ swallowed that up again in 2019 … ringing that bell in an astounding 11 days.

Safe to say, JC’s newest installment has change into worthwhile … and there’ll absolutely be extra sequels. That wasn’t essentially assured although — the truth is, the flick had a slow start when it opened on Dec. 16 … and there have been doubts if it had the legs to go to the gap.