Best-known films:
- The Terminator (1984) - a sci-fi action film that launched the franchise and established Cameron as a rising talent in Hollywood.
- Aliens (1986) - a sci-fi action film that is widely considered one of the greatest action films of all time.
- The Abyss (1989) - a sci-fi film that was a critical and commercial success, and showcased Cameron's innovative use of special effects.