James Cameron against streaming platforms, says the best experience is at the cinema

At the 2023 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, acclaimed director James Cameronthe mastermind behind ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has sent out a clear and strong message against watching movies in the streaming platformsarguing that true experience and commitment are lived in cinemas.

from the premiere of ‘Avatar: The Way of WaterMuch has been said about the importance of seeing this film in theaters and not waiting for it to be available for purchase or rental on streaming platforms or Disney+, thanks to its high-quality visual effects that make it a unique experience. , and James Cameron explains why it’s better to watch movies on the big screen.

In interview with Varietydirector James Cameron surprised audiences with a controversial statement in which he lunges at streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Maxamong others, however it does not specify any and refers to the format of the digital screen compared to that of the cinema.

When we go to the movies, we make a pact with ourselves to give it our full attention for a couple of hours. It’s about immersing yourself… choosing to commit to that before anything else,” Cameron says.

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Director James Cameron says that “We have to go to the cinema. Stop streaming! I’m tired of sitting around scratching my belly”, in reference not only to his new film, but also to any other production that debuts on the big screen, explaining that the experience between viewer and audience can be lived in a more engaged storyline .

Cameron, on the other hand, rejoices that the reactivation of cinemas has been very good in the last year, after the health emergency that has occurred throughout the world and which has caused an increase in viewers on streaming platforms: “We are saying as a society : ‘We need it!’, he says about the importance of going to the cinema.

James Cameron Confirms ‘Avatar’ Future

When the premiere of a second part of ‘Avatars’ blockbuster film of 2009 the real surprise was to know that director James Cameron has planned an entire saga that will end until 2028, but first the film ‘The Way of Water’ was supposed to be a big box office success, which he got away with more than $1 billion raised.

The premiere of ‘Avatar’, 3, 4 and 5 is now a fact thanks to the fact that James Cameron has confirmed that ‘The Way of Water’ was quite the success that was expected, so it is very likely that Disney will give his permission to continue expanding the Na’Vi saga and the magical and colorful world of Pandora that fans have fallen in love with over the years.