Miley Cyrus Rises From the Ashes for James Cameron's New Avatar Song

Mia Reynolds, 10/23/2025Miley Cyrus teams up with James Cameron for "Avatar: Fire and Ash," exploring themes of destruction and rebirth through her song "Dream As One." Set to release on November 14, this collaboration reflects Cyrus's personal journey and aims for a strong presence in the awards season.

The project — announced shortly after both artists received their Disney Legend honors — centers around "Dream As One," an original song that draws from Cyrus's own experience with destruction and rebirth. That Malibu fire, which struck just weeks before her planned wedding to Liam Hemsworth, left more than physical devastation in its wake. It sparked something deeper, something that's now finding its voice in Cameron's latest epic.

"Thank you, Jim, for the opportunity to turn that experience into musical medicine," Cyrus shared through a characteristically candid Instagram post. There's something remarkably fitting about this partnership — both artists know a thing or two about turning personal struggle into universal storytelling.

The timing couldn't be more interesting. While blockbuster original songs had fallen somewhat out of fashion, recent chart-toppers from "Barbie" and that surprisingly catchy anthem from "Twisters" suggest Hollywood's rediscovering its musical sweet spot. And let's be honest — who better than Cameron to spot that shifting tide? After all, this is the director who gave us "My Heart Will Go On," that unstoppable force that dominated charts across 25 countries and nabbed both an Oscar and 1998's best-selling single title.

The Avatar franchise has certainly tried to recapture that musical magic before. From Leona Lewis's "I See You" to The Weeknd's moody "All is Lost," these films have consistently sought that perfect melody to match their visual splendor. But something feels different this time — perhaps it's the raw authenticity Cyrus brings to the table.

"Dream As One," co-written with industry powerhouses Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, drops November 14th, ahead of the film's December release. The timing positions it nicely for awards consideration, though this year's Best Original Song category is shaping up to be a real slugfest. Between the breakout hits from "Sinners" and that earworm from "KPop: Demon Hunters," not to mention the buzz surrounding "Wicked for Good," the competition's fierce.

For Cyrus, this collaboration caps off what's already been a remarkable year. Her May release "Something Beautiful" made waves not just musically, but visually — that innovative companion piece at Tribeca Festival had everyone talking before it landed on Disney+ and Hulu. Sure, the Oscar oversight for "Beautiful That Way" from "The Last Showgirl" stung a bit, but sometimes the right opportunity just needs the right moment.

As "Avatar: Fire and Ash" aims to continue the franchise's staggering box office success, there's something more meaningful brewing beneath the surface. In the overlap between Cyrus's lived experience and the film's themes of unity and healing, we might just witness something extraordinary — a piece of music that transcends its origins to become part of our cultural conversation.

Sometimes the most powerful art emerges from our deepest wounds. For Cyrus and Cameron, "Dream As One" just might prove that theory true all over again.

When devastating wildfires claimed Miley Cyrus's Malibu home in 2018, she couldn't have known that personal tragedy would someday forge an unexpected creative partnership. Yet here we are in late 2025, witnessing the pop sensation's phoenix-like journey culminate in a deeply personal collaboration with James Cameron for "Avatar: Fire and Ash."The project — announced shortly after both artists received their Disney Legend honors — centers around "Dream As One," an original song that draws from Cyrus's own experience with destruction and rebirth. That Malibu fire, which struck just weeks before her planned wedding to Liam Hemsworth, left more than physical devastation in its wake. It sparked something deeper, something that's now finding its voice in Cameron's latest epic."Thank you, Jim, for the opportunity to turn that experience into musical medicine," Cyrus shared through a characteristically candid Instagram post. There's something remarkably fitting about this partnership — both artists know a thing or two about turning personal struggle into universal storytelling.The timing couldn't be more interesting. While blockbuster original songs had fallen somewhat out of fashion, recent chart-toppers from "Barbie" and that surprisingly catchy anthem from "Twisters" suggest Hollywood's rediscovering its musical sweet spot. And let's be honest — who better than Cameron to spot that shifting tide? After all, this is the director who gave us "My Heart Will Go On," that unstoppable force that dominated charts across 25 countries and nabbed both an Oscar and 1998's best-selling single title.The Avatar franchise has certainly tried to recapture that musical magic before. From Leona Lewis's "I See You" to The Weeknd's moody "All is Lost," these films have consistently sought that perfect melody to match their visual splendor. But something feels different this time — perhaps it's the raw authenticity Cyrus brings to the table."Dream As One," co-written with industry powerhouses Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, drops November 14th, ahead of the film's December release. The timing positions it nicely for awards consideration, though this year's Best Original Song category is shaping up to be a real slugfest. Between the breakout hits from "Sinners" and that earworm from "KPop: Demon Hunters," not to mention the buzz surrounding "Wicked for Good," the competition's fierce.For Cyrus, this collaboration caps off what's already been a remarkable year. Her May release "Something Beautiful" made waves not just musically, but visually — that innovative companion piece at Tribeca Festival had everyone talking before it landed on Disney+ and Hulu. Sure, the Oscar oversight for "Beautiful That Way" from "The Last Showgirl" stung a bit, but sometimes the right opportunity just needs the right moment.As "Avatar: Fire and Ash" aims to continue the franchise's staggering box office success, there's something more meaningful brewing beneath the surface. In the overlap between Cyrus's lived experience and the film's themes of unity and healing, we might just witness something extraordinary — a piece of music that transcends its origins to become part of our cultural conversation.Sometimes the most powerful art emerges from our deepest wounds. For Cyrus and Cameron, "Dream As One" just might prove that theory true all over again.