Alita: Battle Angel 2: Expected release date for highly-awaited sequel

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After garnering massive fan support since its debut in 2019, 'Alita: Battle Angel 2' has remained a topic of discussion and demand among fans. Finally, in April 2023, the long-awaited good news arrived. Producer Jon Landau confirmed that the sequel was actively being developed, with Robert Rodriguez returning as director and Rosa Salazar reprising her role as the star.

Directed by  Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau, Alita: Battle Angel is based on Yukito Kishiro's manga series Gunnm. Originally released by 20th Century Fox, which was later acquired by Disney, the film premiered in 2019. The story revolves around the titular cyborg, Alita, who awakens in a dystopian world with no memory of her past. Discovering her exceptional combat skills, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her origins.

Alita: Battle Angel was envisioned as the launch of a vast cinematic universe. However, despite grossing $404 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), the film fell short of expectations given its $170 million budget and similar marketing costs. As a result, talks of a sequel were initially put on hold. Nevertheless, recent news regarding 'Alita: Battle Angel 2' suggests that the sequel may finally come to fruition.

Producers James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Robert Rodriguez had previously expressed their intentions to create multiple sequels. The most recent update on Alita 2 comes from Lana Condor, who portrayed Koyami in the original film. In June 2023, Condor expressed her desire to return for the sequel, praising the immersive world and vast source material. However, while hopeful, she admitted, "I haven't heard of any plans to continue that storyline, however, that's seriously been something in my heart that I'm hoping would start up the conversation again." Condor's sentiments align with those of the cast and crew who also wish to see Alita: Battle Angel 2 become a reality.

While no official announcement has been made, positive updates on the highly anticipated sequel continue. Director Robert Rodriguez confirmed ongoing discussions about the project with James Cameron and Jon Landau. Speaking with Games Radar, Rodriguez expressed his enthusiasm for making 'Alita 2' a reality, stating, "Yeah, we have been talking about it, so we would love to make one." However, he also acknowledged the challenges, mentioning his busy schedule with Cameron and his commitment to the 'Avatar' franchise.

The lack of official confirmation or green light from the studio makes it impossible to determine a release date for Alita: Battle Angel 2. Rodriguez's comments imply that the film might not enter production until after Cameron has more free time, potentially after the release of 'Avatar 5' in December 2028. This suggests that Alita 2 may not hit theaters until 2030 at the earliest. Considering the lengthy production process of the original film, which took 16 years from start to finish, confidence in the release date remains low.

Fans eagerly await further developments on Alita: Battle Angel 2, and we will continue to track the progress of the project, providing updates accordingly. Stay tuned to Devdiscourse for the latest news on this highly anticipated sequel.

The release date for Alita: Battle Angel 2 is uncertain, as the sequel has not been confirmed by the studio. It may not be produced until after Avatar 5 in December 2028, meaning a potential release date of 2030 at the earliest. The original movie took 16 years to complete.

We will keep tracking the developments of Alita: Battle Angel 2 and update you accordingly. Stay tuned to Devdiscourse!

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