Overview
- At the Dec. 1 world premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Cameron called Landau "conspicuously absent" from the stage.
- Cameron said Landau "fought so hard" to stay involved and described his death as a shock that motivated the cast and crew to elevate their work.
- The film’s end credits include a tribute to Landau, underscoring the production’s commemorative tone.
- Landau, Cameron’s producing partner on Titanic, Avatar and The Way of Water and Lightstorm Entertainment’s COO, died of cancer on July 5, 2024 at age 63.
- Disney executive Alan Bergman and Cameron have lauded Landau’s vision and generosity, framing the new film as a testament to his legacy.