Billie Eilish may not be too happy to learn that her concert director, James Cameron, has officially joined the billionaires club.
Forbes reported on Sunday (Dec. 14) that the legendary filmmaker had reached billionaire status, placing him in the company of other billionaire filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson and Tyler Perry.
According to the outlet, Cameron’s Oscar-winning films over the decades have generated a staggering $9 billion at the global box office. This list includes TitanicTHE Avatar franchise, The Terminator, the aliensand more. Its share of that $9 billion rises to about $1.1 billion by 2025, according to estimates. Forbestaking into account his salaries, profit shares, theme park and toy licensing revenue, and the net worth of his production company, Lightstorm Entertainment.
For Cameron, 71, it’s a wish come true. During a recent podcast interview with Puck’s Matt Belloni, he said, “I wish I was a billionaire. »
He explained: “The billionaire thing assumes some deals that didn’t exist, one and two, that I’ve never spent a penny in 30 years. »
Cameron’s fortune is expected to continue to grow. Forbes estimates he could earn at least $200 million, before taxes and fees, from Avatar: Fire and Ashwhich hits theaters on Friday, December 19.
And it doesn’t stop there. Cameron teamed up with Billie Eilish for his next Hit me hard and soft concert film, capturing moments from his year-long tour which concluded in November 2025. An epic trailer for the concert film was released last week ahead of its March 2026 release.
Notably, the Grammy-winning singer made headlines in October for criticizing billionaires during her acceptance speech at the awards ceremony. WSJ Magazine Innovator Award.
“I love you all, but there are a few people here who have a lot more money than me,” Eilish told the audience. “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money, shorties,” she added, addressing a crowd that apparently included Mark Zuckerberg.
She then urged those who possess immense wealth “to use it for good things and give it to some people who need it.”
