James Cameron, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, James Cameron is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the director's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Cameron for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 71-year-old director, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Cameron so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the director have already been named ‘Canadian Of The Year’ by some major Canadian newspapers and even ‘Kapuskasing Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Kapuskasing (James Cameron's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the director was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“James Cameron Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 13 Jan 2026
“Congrats! James has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 13 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not James Cameron?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of James Cameron?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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