Alita: Battle Angel hit theaters in February 2019, a live-action cyberpunk adaptation directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron. The high spec sci-fi film is based on Yukito Kishiro\u2019s, groundbreaking 1990s Japanese manga of the same name.<\/p>\n
With a sizable $170 million budget, Alita: Battle Angel went on to gross $404 million worldwide, a solid, if not spectacular, box-office performance.<\/p>\n
Despite critics offering mixed reviews, the film left a lasting impression on the general audience and sparked a devoted fan community, affectionately known as the \u201cAlita Army.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, in the several years that have passed since the film’s release, excitement for a sequel has somewhat quieted among fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, James Cameron has revealed that he’s determined to keep the project alive, revealing plans to push forward with a follow-up.<\/p>\n
While promoting his upcoming third Avatar film, Cameron revealed, “I appreciate the loyalty of the Alita fans.\u00a0Robert Rodriguez and I have sworn a blood oath to do at least one more Alita movie. In fact, we\u2019re thinking of an architecture that bridges to a third film, but we\u2019ll be satisfied if we can make one more. And we\u2019re making progress on that.”<\/p>\n
That certainly sounds promising, but is it enough to trigger the\u00a0resurgence of the Alita Army? Time will tell.<\/p>\n
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Director James Cameron confirmed that he and Robert Rodriquez are making progress on an ‘ALITA’ sequel and possible franchise.<\/p>\n
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