Overview
- The honor will be presented at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards on Feb. 12, 2026 at The Ebell of Los Angeles.
- Guild president Terry Gordon praised Cameron’s expansive world-building and his partnership with Oscar winner Deborah L. Scott.
- Variety reports the first two Avatar films earned $2.9 billion and $2.3 billion, and says Fire and Ash helped make Zoe Saldaña the highest-grossing actor to date.
- Previously announced honorees include Michelle Cole for the Career Achievement Award, Teyana Taylor for the Vanguard Spotlight Award and Kate Hudson for the Spotlight Award.
- The guild has released nominations that include One Battle After Another, Sinners, Weapons, Avatar: Fire and Ash and Bugonia, with hosts and presenters to be named in the weeks ahead.