Fri Feb 28 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Hollywood Director James Cameron Sickened by Trump’s Re-election, Welcomes Imminent New Zealand Citizenship
**Wellington, New Zealand/Los Angeles, CA** – Oscar-winning director James Cameron has expressed deep dismay over Donald Trump’s re-election, citing a perceived decline in American values and a desire to escape the constant media coverage. In an interview on the “The F—ing News” podcast, Cameron described the situation as “horrific” and “horrifying,” stating that he feels America is losing its core principles.
Cameron, who spends a significant amount of time in New Zealand working on the *Avatar* franchise, welcomed his impending New Zealand citizenship. He emphasized the importance of contributing to a community to earn the right to belong, highlighting New Zealand’s egalitarian ethos as a key factor in his decision. He contrasted the relatively muted coverage of American politics in New Zealand media with the constant barrage he experiences in the US, saying the constant negativity is “sickening.”
The director, currently in post-production on *Avatar: Fire and Ash*, the third film in the *Avatar* series, due for release on December 19th, stated that while he remains committed to his work in the US, New Zealand offers a welcome respite from the political climate. His New Zealand citizenship, he said, “means a lot” and represents a significant investment in his new home.
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