Exciting Revelation: Alita: Battle Angel 2 Receives Promising Update from Robert Rodriguez Amidst BTS Studio Delay

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Director Robert Rodriguez provides another promising update on Alita: Battle Angel 2, affirming that he and producer James Cameron talk about the sequel often.

The initial plans for a sequel to the first movie were complicated due to the combination of the movie's modest box office performance and Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. However, last year, Cameron and Rodriguez expressed their strong desire to make another movie, with Cameron hinting that plans are already in motion during the past summer.

Director Robert Rodriguez offers a hopeful update on the highly anticipated Alita: Battle Angel 2. The 2019 film, inspired by the popular Japanese manga Battle Angel Alita by Yukito Kishiro, had a modest performance at the box office. However, it quickly gained a dedicated fan base in the years following its release. The excitement for a sequel is still strong, with both Rodriguez and producer James Cameron expressing their interest in returning for another installment.

While fans anxiously await news about Alita: Battle Angel 2, Rodriguez recently shared a new update during an interview with TheWrap. While he didn't provide any specific details about the planned sequel, the director assures that it remains a priority for him and Cameron. You can read Rodriguez's full comment below.

"Yeah, Jim and I frequently discuss our desire to create another 'Alita' film. The studio, 20th Century, which was later acquired by Disney, had experienced a period of inactivity in producing movies. However, it seems that they have started releasing a few now. We would be thrilled to be part of it."

What's Been Said About Alita: Battle Angel 2 So Far

Although earning more than $405 million at the box office is undeniably impressive, it falls short of the level of success that typically warrants a sequel, particularly when considering the fact that the production budget for Alita: Battle Angel was approximately $170 million. Complicating matters further, Rodriguez mentions that Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox also added a layer of complexity to the possibility of a sequel.

Rodriguez and Cameron have recently shown renewed enthusiasm to kickstart a sequel for Alita: Battle Angel. The chances of this happening have greatly improved, especially with the massive success of Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. During the film's promotional tour, Cameron even mentioned the possibility of making Alita: Battle Angel 2. In fact, in a lighthearted manner, Cameron and Rodriguez made a humorous commitment to each other to ensure the film's production last December.

Various updates have surfaced in the subsequent months, shedding light on Cameron's involvement in outlining the stories for both Alita: Battle Angel 2 and 3. However, a significant piece of news came to light last July when Cameron disclosed his decision to sell his California mansion. The reason behind this move was primarily due to the majority of the Avatar sequels being filmed in New Zealand, while Cameron himself would be working in Austin for the new Alita: Battle Angel films. While Rodriguez and Cameron are undoubtedly optimistic, Disney has not yet confirmed the actual occurrence of Alita: Battle Angel 2.

Source: TheWrap