Renowned filmmaker James Cameron, known for blockbusters like Avatar and Titanic, is set to tackle a harrowing chapter of World War II history. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Cameron has acquired the rights to “Ghosts of Hiroshima,” an upcoming book by Charles Pellegrino, with plans to adapt it into a feature film.
The project will focus on the true story of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the only known survivor of both atomic bombings in Japan. Yamaguchi’s extraordinary tale of enduring the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be central to the narrative.
This marks Cameron’s first non-Avatar directorial venture since 1997’s Titanic. While the filmmaker is currently immersed in the Avatar franchise, with “Fire & Ash” slated for release in December 2025, this new project signals a significant shift in his creative focus.
The film promises to be a powerful exploration of one of history’s most devastating events, estimated to have claimed between 110,000 and 210,000 lives. As Cameron brings his visionary approach to this sensitive subject, audiences can expect a compelling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
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