James Cameron can’t help himself but to take digs at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His latest barb sees the Avatar: The Way of Water director stating that his film’s visual effects are better than what audiences saw with Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.
Cameron was asked by ComicBook.com (via Variety) whether Marvel’s special effects had served as motivation when making Avatar: The Way of Water. He pivoted to how comic book movies have led to more talent overall in the area. “The rising tide of technique raises everybody together,” Cameron said.
But then Cameron took his shot at Marvel while also boasting about the Avatar sequel. “That said, Weta FX, as it’s called now, is the best. Right? Industrial Light and Magic does great work, but when it comes to the kind of emotive facial stuff that we’re doing… Thanos? Come on. Give me a break,” Cameron said. “You saw [Avatar: The Way of Water]. It’s not even close. It’s what Weta did.”