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James Cameron Backs Kathryn Bigelow’s Ambiguous ‘A House of Dynamite’ Ending

He says the lack of closure is the only coherent choice for a film warning about nuclear peril.

Overview

  • In a new interview, Cameron said he "utterly" supports the Netflix thriller’s finale, calling it the only possible conclusion.
  • He likened the choice to Frank R. Stockton’s The Lady, or the Tiger?, emphasizing purposeful uncertainty.
  • Cameron argued the ambiguity underscores the moral impossibility posed by nuclear weapons and critiques their continued existence.
  • His remarks arrive after months of polarized audience reaction and debate since the movie’s October release on Netflix.
  • The defense aligns with his long-standing focus on nuclear risk, including past criticism of Oppenheimer and plans tied to Hiroshima-related storytelling.