‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Catherine ShoardJanuary 23, 2026 at 04:33 PM
‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently

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James Cameron has permanently relocated from the United States to New Zealand, citing New Zealand's effective handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and a preference for its societal values. Cameron, who already owns a farm in New Zealand and filmed parts of Avatar there, contrasted New Zealand's high vaccination rate and scientific approach with the political polarization and lower vaccination rates in the U.S. He expressed concerns about the U.S.'s preparedness for future pandemics. Cameron's move is part of a trend of film industry figures leaving the U.S., with others like George Clooney, Jim Jarmusch, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rosie O'Donnell also relocating to Europe.

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