QOrianka Kilcher v. James Cameron, et al.,

  1. May 12, 2026

    Everything's About AI, Even This Case About AI-Free 'Avatar'

    An actor's suit alleging that director James Cameron improperly used her likeness in "Avatar" makes no mention of artificial intelligence and targets a film from nearly two decades ago, but even so, the case raises questions about how much people can protect themselves against unauthorized AI-generated content.

  2. May 06, 2026

    Disney, James Cameron Sued Over Actress' 'Avatar' Likeness

    The Walt Disney Co. and director James Cameron used the likeness of indigenous actress Q'orianka Kilcher without her permission to create a main character in the blockbuster film "Avatar," a new California federal lawsuit claims.