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James Cameron to Direct Billie Eilish's 2026 Film

11/24/2025

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James Cameron (filmmaker) will direct Billie Eilish (singer) in Hit Me Hard and Soft for Paramount, with a major studio push, releasing March 20, 2026.
March 20, 2026 slot followed the rescheduling of Matt Stone–Trey Parker–Kendrick Lamar film.
Eilish revealed the news during San Francisco tour finale and had earlier mentioned filming at Manchester.
Paramount plans to release 15 films next year, and Avatar: Fire and Ash debuts December 19.

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James Cameron (filmmaker) will direct Billie Eilish (singer) in Hit Me Hard and Soft for Paramount, with a major studio push, releasing March 20, 2026.
March 20, 2026 slot followed the rescheduling of Matt Stone–Trey Parker–Kendrick Lamar film.
Eilish revealed the news during San Francisco tour finale and had earlier mentioned filming at Manchester.
Paramount plans to release 15 films next year, and Avatar: Fire and Ash debuts December 19.