Disney, Cameron Face Copyright Suit Over 1st 'Avatar' Sequel

By Ivan Moreno ( December 16, 2025, 6:17 PM EST) -- Film director James Cameron, his production company and Disney were hit with another copyright infringement lawsuit on Monday from the writer who previously alleged the first "Avatar" movie ripped off his idea, who says in California federal court that the second one is a "blatant" ripoff of his work....

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