Summary
WhileJames Cameronis of course known for his thrilling and visually stunningAvatarfranchise, he has made several other science-fiction movies, including one that wasrecently pulled from Disney+ in the U.K. because of one scene.
Besides working onthe third film in the franchise,Avatar: Fire and Ash,which will be released on December 19th, 2025,Cameron is also directing the upcoming movie adaptationof the audiobookGhosts of Hiroshimaby Charles Pellegrino. He will alsoadapt the bookThe Devilsby Joe Abercrombie. However, he isn’t leavingAvatarbehind, as he’s also gotAvatar 4andAvatar 5in the pipeline. Although this franchise is a huge undertaking, and fans can look forward to seeing more of this fascinating and enthralling world in the next few years, Cameron made a sci-fi movie several decades ago that tells a compelling and eerie tale.
James Cameron’s Sci-Fi Movie The Abyss Was Pulled From Disney+ In The U.K.
According toGames Radar,Disney+ U.K. took the James Cameron movieThe Abyssoff the streaming service because of a disturbing scene when a rat is put in fluorocarbon liquid.
Based on the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937,the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) made sure that this scene was taken out of the movie. But, whenThe Abysswas added to Disney+ in the U.K. in April 2025, the original scene was included.
The Abysswas released in 1989and hasan 89% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The story follows Dr. Lindsey Brigman (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) and Bud Brigman (Ed Harris), a separated couple who work together to locate a nuclear submarine. According toBox Office Mojo, the movie grossed $90,520,202 worldwide against a $70 million budget. While the rat scene is upsetting,The Abysstells a chilling, memorable story that also involves aliens. While there are plenty ofadorable aliens in Disney movies,the aliens in this Cameron film are unique and intriguing. AlthoughAvatarandTitanicmight get all the attention when it comes to Cameron’s filmography, countless fans are impressed withThe Abyss.The performances from the main cast are impressive, and while the focus is on the dramatic storyline, the relationship between Lindsey and Bud is riveting to watch.
When speaking aboutThe Abyssat Beyond Fest in Los Angeles in September 2023, Cameron talked about the movies that inspired him when he was working on the 1989 film. According toVariety, he mentionedClose Encounters of the Third Kindand said:
“I think anybody that was a movie fan at that time — we’re talking 34 years ago — could see the DNA from other movies, fromClose Encountersto the Cold War sub movies, so obviously I was being pulled in different directions.”
The Head of Public Affairs for the RSPCA said ofThe Abyssbeing taken off Disney+ UK:
“we’d welcome Disney Plus reinstating the film to their platform, just with this troubling scene removed – as is already the case in cinemas, on TV, and on DVD.”
It’s unclear if Disney+ in the U.K. will addThe Abyssback to the streaming service without this scene.The Abyss’s 4K version is on Disney+in the U.S. and Canada, and it’s worth watching for that reason alone since it looks incredible. Cameron’s other beloved sci-fi movies, includinghis hitAvatarfranchise, are available on Disney+ in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. Cameron’s fans will also want to check outhis TV seriesDark Angel, which stars Jessica Alba, if they haven’t gotten the chance to see it.
