Filmmaker/James Cameron

	Mass Extinction	Extending Perception via Other Means
The Terminator (1984)	Skynet's nuclear apocalypse aims to exterminate humanity.	The cyborg's POV, resembling a video camera feed, represents an extension of Skynet’s perception across time, illustrating the blending of human and machine.
Aliens (1986)	The aliens wipe out all but one of the colonists, showcasing a theme of near-total extinction. This is followed by the aliens themselves being mostly wiped out by a nuclear explosion.	The use of helmet-mounted cameras by the Marines provides a video feed that extends the perception of characters and audience into the colony’s investigation, creating a direct, immersive experience.
The Abyss (1989)	A Navy SEAL attempts to use a nuclear device to wipe out the NTIs, introducing a threat of mass extinction. In turn, the NTIs use their water technology to present the specter of extinction over the human population, showcasing the precarious balance of power and survival.	The deployment of mini-submersibles with camera mounts provides a video feed that allows characters (and the audience) to extend their perception into deep underwater crevices, exploring unknown territories.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)	The continued threat of Skynet's nuclear war and the extermination of humanity.	The T-800's POV, shown as a video feed, illustrates the extension of Skynet’s perception across time, merging human and machine capabilities.
True Lies (1994)	The use and detonation of nuclear weapons in Key West underscore the ever-present threat of mass extinction through nuclear war.	The use of a cigarette case with a hidden camera, providing a video feed, allows Harry to extend his perception, offering a different POV on the terrorists.
Titanic (1997)	The disaster serves as a microcosm for human tragedy and loss, touching upon themes of existential threat.	The film extends perception through both the abyss-like submersibles with cameras, offering a video feed glimpse into the past, and old Rose’s storytelling, bridging a gap of 84 years to the present-day characters.
Avatar (2009)	The threat to the Na'vi and Pandora's ecosystem reflects themes of ecological destruction and potential mass extinction.	The use of Avatar bodies to explore and interact with Pandora extends human perception and experience into that of another species.