James Cameron Responds To Backlash After Attending ‘Dolphin Show’ To Promote Avatar 2

James Cameron faced backlash after attending a dolphin show as part of the Avatar: The Way of Water publicity tour. Despite being a vegan and animal rights advocate, Cameron claimed he had no idea about the show and was "seething" about the situation while on stage. The incident occurred during a press conference in Tokyo, where they all watched an Avatar-themed show at a marine park.

Animal rights organizations and activists criticized Cameron for attending the show, with PETA calling on him to reject the captivity of dolphins outright. As a high-profile environmentalist, Cameron's decision to be associated with the dolphin show was seen as a contradiction to his beliefs. The director, who had previously been an advocate for animals and a promoter of the health benefits of a vegan diet, referred to himself as a "futurevore" in light of the incident.