James Cameron Shares Most Promising Update on 'Alita: Battle Angel' Sequel in 6 Years

Fans of 'Alita: Battle Angel' finally have a reason to get excited again. Six years after the 2019 film left viewers on a dramatic cliffhanger, James Cameron has offered the most encouraging update yet on a long-awaited sequel. The original movie, adapted from Yukito Kishiro's beloved manga, became a fan favourite and ended with the clear promise that Alita's fight against the sky city of Zalem was far from over. Now, Cameron is signalling that the story may soon continue.

James Cameron's Update on 'Alita: Battle Angel' Sequel

In a new interview with Empire, the filmmaker revealed that meaningful progress is being made behind the scenes. He explained that he is actively developing the sequel with director Robert Rodriguez and that both remain fully committed to bringing at least one more Alita film to the screen. 

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James Cameron expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering loyalty of the fanbase and shared that he and Rodriguez have discussed a broader story framework that could even support a third movie. Still, he emphasised that the priority is ensuring a second instalment becomes a reality, and he confirmed that development is moving forward.

About 'Alita: Battle Angel'

Since debuting in 2019, 'Alita: Battle Angel' has earned more than $404 million globally and maintains a strong 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

The story follows Alita—played by Rosa Salazar—a cyborg with a human brain who awakens with no memory of her past and begins to uncover her true identity under the care of Dr Dyson Ido, portrayed by Christoph Waltz. Director Robert Rodriguez previously noted that Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox created uncertainty around the sequel’s future, but the recent update suggests the project is gaining momentum.

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What Else Is James Cameron Working On?

James Cameron has built a legendary filmmaking career since 1978, consistently delivering blockbuster hits that have shaped modern cinema. Beyond 'Titanic' and the groundbreaking 'Avatar' franchise, his filmography includes iconic titles such as 'The Terminator,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' 'The Abyss,' 'Aliens of the Deep,' and 'True Lies.' His next major release, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' arrives this December and returns audiences to Pandora for a third chapter with an extended runtime.

James Cameron is also deep into development on Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, both of which remain untitled and have yet to reveal their plots.

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Outside of the Avatar universe, he was previously connected to a remake of 'Fantastic Voyage,' though director Roland Emmerich stated in 2024 that the collaboration became difficult due to Cameron's reportedly demanding creative standards.

For now, fans still waiting for 'Alita: Battle Angel 2' can revisit the original, which is currently streaming on Hulu—and hold onto hope, as James Cameron's latest update marks the clearest sign yet that Alita's story will continue

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