Leonardo DiCaprio rose to international fame for his role as Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s Titanic. The film became a cultural phenomenon, surpassing the billion-dollar mark at the box office and securing the title of highest-grossing film of all time until it was overtaken by Cameron’s Avatar. It was also the most expensive film ever made at the time.

Although Titanic is remembered for its spectacular scenes depicting the real-life disaster, the heart of the story lies in the love affair between Jack and Rose, played by DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. One of the film's most controversial moments occurs when Jack dies from freezing after saving Rose by placing her on a floating door.

Many argue that there was enough space for Jack on the door, but DiCaprio has chosen to remain silent about the decision.

Titanic has had an immense impact on pop culture, despite not being part of a franchise. This Leonardo DiCaprio-led film reigned as the highest-grossing film, earning over $1.8 billion upon release and even more through multiple re-releases, totaling over $2.2 billion worldwide. The epic disaster film directed by James Cameron follows the romance between Jack and Rose, a couple from different social classes who meet on the doomed RMS Titanic in 1912. The characters portrayed by DiCaprio and Winslet have remained iconic to this day.

The film's poignant ending features Jack and Rose managing to escape the sinking ship on a raft, only to find themselves in the freezing waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Jack selflessly puts Rose in a life jacket and on a floating wooden door, staying with her until a rescue boat arrives. Tragically, Jack freezes to death, and Rose has to let him go.

The portrayal of this moment as a grand romantic gesture between the couple has sparked much debate. Many have questioned why Jack did not climb onto the floating door, as it appeared to have enough space for both of them.

While James Cameron has defended the narrative decision as essential for dramatic purposes, fans continue to argue that a happier ending was possible for the star-crossed lovers.

DiCaprio has chosen to remain tight-lipped amidst the ongoing "Door Debate." In an interview with MTV News, when asked about the controversy, he simply responded with "No comment." Co-stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, present during the interview, attempted to prompt a response from DiCaprio to no avail. Robbie shared her own emotional reaction to the scene and wondered if the door could have been made smaller. However, DiCaprio steadfastly maintained his silence.

Kate Winslet, on the other hand, has offered her perspective on the matter. During an appearance on the Happy, Sad, and Confused podcast, she stated that even if both characters had managed to fit on the door, it would not have provided enough buoyancy to keep them afloat. According to Winslet, the decision to let Jack die was a creative one, drawing parallels to the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet.

Despite the clarification from the filmmakers, fans continue to yearn for a happier resolution for one of cinema's most beloved couples.