Iconic 'Titanic' Door Prop Sells for $718,750, Reignites Debate

James Cameron's scientific study concludes only one could survive on the door, but fans continue to explore possibilities.

The iconic door prop from the 1997 film 'Titanic' sold for $718,750 at a Heritage Auctions event, sparking renewed interest in the long-standing debate over whether Jack could have also survived on it.
James Cameron, the director of 'Titanic,' conducted a scientific study to settle the debate, concluding that only one person could have survived on the door due to the conditions in the icy water.
The auction included other notable movie props and set a record for Heritage Auctions, with more than 5,500 bidders from around the world and total sales exceeding expectations.
The door prop, often mistakenly referred to as a door, was actually part of the door frame above the Titanic's first-class lounge entrance.
Despite the scientific study, the debate over the door's buoyancy and the potential for both Jack and Rose to survive continues to be a topic of discussion among fans and researchers.