Billie Eilish might not be too happy to hear that her concert film director James Cameron has officially joined the billionaire club.
Forbes reported Sunday, Dec. 14, that the legendary filmmaker has reached billionaire status, putting 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 have generated a staggering $9 billion at the global box office over the decades. That list includes Titanicthe Avatar franchise, The Terminator, Aliensand more. His share of that $9 billion comes to about $1.1 billion by 2025, estimates Forbesthat includes his salaries, backend profit sharing, licensing revenue from theme parks and toys, and the equity value 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 elaborated, “The billionaire thing presupposes certain agreements that didn’t exist, one and two, that I’ve never spent a dime in 30 years.”
Cameron’s fortune is expected to continue to grow. Forbes estimates that he could make at least $200 million, before taxes and fees, from Avatar: Fire and Asheswhich hits theaters on Friday, December 19.
And it doesn’t end there. Cameron has paired up with Billie Eilish for her upcoming Hit me hard and soft concert film that captures moments from her year-long tour, which ended 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 back in October for criticizing billionaires during her acceptance speech on WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards.
“Love you all, but there are a few people in 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 away, shorties,” she added, addressing a crowd that reportedly included Mark Zuckerberg.
She went on to urge those with enormous wealth “to use it for good things and give it to some people who need it.”
