James Cameron has confirmed that he and Robert Rodriguez are making progress on developing a sequel to Alita: Battle Angel, offering fresh hopes to fans eagerly awaiting news about the next installment. This update on James Cameron Alita sequel plans came during an interview, with Cameron revealing that preparations to move forward with the project are underway.
Progress Advances on Alita: Battle Angel Sequel
In a recent discussion with Empire Magazine, James Cameron provided insight into the future of the Alita franchise. Cameron, renowned for directing blockbusters like Avatar, made it clear he wants to collaborate again with Robert Rodriguez, who directed the original Alita film. According to Cameron, work on a new Alita movie could start soon, and there’s potential consideration for a trilogy structure.
“I appreciate the loyalty of the Alita fans,”
James Cameron, Filmmaker, said.
“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.”
James Cameron, Filmmaker
At present, Cameron is finalizing post-production work on Avatar: Fire and Ash. When that project concludes, Cameron anticipates dedicating more attention to Alita: Battle Angel 2, citing his proximity to Rodriguez in Austin, Texas, as a favorable detail for their collaboration.
“Now that I have a home in Austin, Texas, about three miles from [Robert’s] place, I think we’ll probably get more serious about that as soon as I wrap the mix here in a few weeks,”
James Cameron, Filmmaker, added.
A Look Back at Alita: Battle Angel and Its Legacy
Alita: Battle Angel draws from a well-known Japanese cyberpunk manga series, centering on the character Alita, played by Rosa Salazar. Alita is a cyborg awakening in a futuristic setting with no recollection of her past, driving her to seek answers and ultimately accept her own destiny. Besides Salazar, the 2019 film featured a star-studded cast, including Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, and Keean Johnson.
Robert Rodriguez directed the movie, with James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis contributing to the screenplay. Cameron partnered with the late Jon Landau for production. Despite a mixed critical reception following its February 2019 release, Alita: Battle Angel earned acclaim for its visual effects and achieved more than $400 million in global box office revenue. The film remains accessible to audiences, currently streaming on Disney+.
Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter
This optimistic update from James Cameron encourages renewed interest in Alita: Battle Angel and its dedicated fan base. With Cameron’s current commitments winding down and his closer working relationship with Rodriguez in Texas, further development appears likely in the near future. As the creative team considers expanding the story, anticipation grows for news about casting and production—possibly leading to not just one, but multiple new Alita films.
