James Cameron-Backed $1 Billion UK Film Studio Gets Greenlit

A £750 million ($985 million) film studio backed by Avatar director James Cameron has been greenlit by the UK government, which overruled an initial decision against the studio by the local council.

Marlow Studios was denied planning permission by Buckinghamshire Council in 2024 over concerns regarding the impact on the natural landscape and local residents. However, a review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said that the studio’s economic benefits outweighed these potential harms.