Fire and Ash’ in theaters, THR travels back across the director’s wildly influential career for a definitive ranking.

Yes, James Cameron's 'favorite scene' in “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is that 'erotic' drug trip (exclusive) James Cameron, writer and director of the hit Avatar franchise, talks to PEOPLE about the newest installment, Fire and Ash

Quaritch, played again by Stephen Lang, isn't just your typical bad guy. He actually serves as an essential thread in the Avatar story, showcasing the darker sides of humanity and our unresolved issues. For Cameron, cutting these parts to make the film shorter would really diminish its emotional and philosophical impact.

Cameron recounted in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter that the Ash People were inspired by his trip to meet the Baining people of Papua New Guinea. The Mangkwan's fire-dancing and burned out village are ripped right from what Cameron witnessed while visiting the Baining people.

James Cameron addresses the future of his 'Terminator' franchise, including whether OG star Arnold Schwarzenegger will make a return in upcoming entries.

Iliff details the story of Point Break, which he wrote based on an idea from filmmaker Rick King, with Ridley Scott originally attached to direct. The movie would then jump around studios, and lose Scott to Black Rain, before it ended up at 20th Century Fox with Kathryn Bigelow directing.

James Cameron is setting the record straight regarding Matt Damon 's claim that he was offered — and turned down — the lead role in Avatar.

James Cameron and Sam Worthington discuss their years-long ‘Avatar’ collaboration, box office and tackling AI: “We need to use it ethically”

Former Full House TV siblings Jodie Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure might have opposing political ideologies in real life, but there’s no hard feelings. “She was the closest thing I had to a sister.