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It’s been six years since Alita: Battle Angel released in theaters, and while the manga adaptation has a dedicated fanbase, it is no secret that a sequel has not been prioritized by the studio. Still, the filmmakers behind the blockbuster epic are determined to make a second film, if not a trilogy, that finishes what the first film started.
During an interview with Empire, James Cameron announced that him and director Robert Rodriguez have made progress on the long-awaited Alita: Battle Angel sequel. Cameron amusingly stated that he has a “blood oath” with Rodriguez to get the follow-up off the ground, displaying their commitment to the franchise. Additionally, it was revealed that there are plans to potentially make a third film if things go well, although Cameron and company would be more than satisfied with at least one more film.
“I appreciate the loyalty of the Alita fans. Robert Rodriguez and I have sworn a blood oath to do at least one more Alita movie. In fact, we’re thinking of an architecture that bridges to a third film, but we’ll be satisfied if we can make one more. And we’re making progress on that.”
Alita: Battle Angel is based on the classic cyberpunk manga Battle Angel Alita created by Yukito Kishiro. The original series ran from 1990 to 1995, amounting to nine volumes. The live-action film directed by Rodriguez adapts the first few volumes of the manga, so there is still plenty to cover in potential sequels. Of course, until 20th Century Studios officially announces the sequel and a release date, it seems fans will have to continue to be patient. That said, every sign thus far points to Alita: Battle Angel getting a follow-up, especially since Cameron and Rodriguez have talked about it almost non-stop since 2019.
Robert Rodriguez Still Wants To Make an ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Sequel
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Release Date
February 14, 2019
Runtime
122 minutes
Director
Robert Rodriguez
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