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James Cameron Shares Titanic Survival Tips Amid New Film

1/1/2026

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James Cameron, director of Titanic, discussed survival strategies in a recent interview, suggesting a second-class passenger could survive by jumping as a lifeboat launches.
He noted most people would hesitate to jump, but would act quickly if they knew the ship was sinking.
Cameron said lifeboat passengers would likely help those in the water.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is in theaters.

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James Cameron, director of Titanic, discussed survival strategies in a recent interview, suggesting a second-class passenger could survive by jumping as a lifeboat launches.
He noted most people would hesitate to jump, but would act quickly if they knew the ship was sinking.
Cameron said lifeboat passengers would likely help those in the water.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is in theaters.