James Cameron hinted at a reboot of Fantastic Voyage
James Cameron, director of Avatar 3, has revealed promising updates on a long-awaited project that has been in development for nearly 30 years.
The acclaimed filmmaker recently shared exciting news about his ambitious remake of the iconic 1966 sci-fi classic Fantastic Voyage. Cameron hinted that an official announcement regarding the project could be made “very soon.”
“We are collaborating with a director on a fresh script, and significant strides could be made in the upcoming year,” Cameron stated. He originally began work on the remake in the late 1990s.
Back in 2016, Guillermo del Toro was confirmed as the director attached to the project. Over time, several other renowned filmmakers expressed interest, including Roland Emmerich, who envisioned shooting the film in 3D, as well as Paul Greengrass and Shawn Levy.
Cameron himself had penned a script at one stage but shifted focus to the groundbreaking success of Titanic and subsequently dedicated years to developing the Avatar franchise. Importantly, the Fantastic Voyage remake was never abandoned—just delayed.
Approximately three years ago, Guillermo del Toro reaffirmed his enthusiasm for the project. In late 2025, he referenced three upcoming films—The Buried Giant and Fury among them—but withheld the third's title, sparking fresh speculation about Fantastic Voyage.
Screenwriter David S. Goyer, who has also contributed to the project, fueled optimism by revealing that production was on the verge of commencing earlier this year:
“We were deep into pre-production, very close to moving forward... The project was shelved under previous Fox leadership, but it was an incredible experience. I’m hopeful we’ll bring it to life someday.”
After nearly three decades in development limbo, the Fantastic Voyage remake appears poised for a fresh start. The original film, featuring Raquel Welch, follows a team of scientists who develop technology to shrink humans to microscopic size for a perilous journey inside the human body.
