James Cameron Drops Major Bombshell: Alita: Battle Angel 2 & 3 are Officially Happening!
Exciting news for Alita: Battle Angel fans! James Cameron has seemingly confirmed the highly anticipated sequels, raising hopes for an action-packed continuation of the beloved sci-fi franchise
Producer James Cameron has finally confirmed the progress of Alita: Battle Angel 2 and a third film after years of uncertainty. The 2019 adaptation of the Japanese manga Gunnm received positive reviews and moderate success at the box office. Despite this, the planned sequels have faced setbacks. However, in a recent interview, Cameron hinted that these sequels are now in development. While he didn't provide any specifics or timelines, it is expected that they will be worked on alongside his ongoing projects, the three Avatar sequels. Cameron's full comment can be found below.
Will The Alita: Battle Angel Sequels Actually Happen?
"I am currently involved in projects for Avatar, and I am based in Wellington and Los Angeles. However, for the new Alita: Battle Angel films, I will be working in Austin. As a result, it no longer made sense for us to continue in the previous arrangement."
Earlier this year, Rodriguez disclosed that Cameron had developed overarching storylines for Alita: Battle Angel 2 and 3. This was preceded by several months of smaller updates and reports where the cast and creative team expressed their enthusiasm for a sequel. It is important to mention that, despite Cameron's optimistic remarks, Disney has not officially announced any future Alita: Battle Angel movies thus far.
The main reason for the delayed progress of Alita: Battle Angel is that the first movie, though it made a profit of $405 million at the box office, did not achieve outstanding success. Additionally, the situation became more complicated after Disney acquired 20th Century Studios. Despite these challenges, the film has gathered a devoted fanbase and there is significant anticipation for a sequel from both audiences and the cast. Furthermore, James Cameron's recent success with Avatar: The Way of Water adds credibility to his latest remarks. Cameron's comments about Alita: Battle Angel 3 are intriguing, as the decision to move forward with a third installment is typically based on the performance of the second movie at the box office. It is possible that Cameron is either extremely confident in the success of the first sequel or that the second and third movies will be filmed consecutively, following the approach used in the Avatar franchise. If Alita: Battle Angel 2 and 3 are indeed in progress within the next few years, an official announcement from Disney is expected to follow soon.
Source: Forbes
