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Geek Tyrant
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Robert Rodriguez Offers Update on ALITA: BATTLE ANGLE Sequel; The Iron City Still Stands — GeekTyrant
It's been six years since Alita: Battle Angel hit theaters, but for fans of the cyberpunk epic, the wait for a sequel has felt much longer. While updates have been scarce, director Robert Rodriguez just dropped a promising new update that confirms: the dream of more Alita is very much alive. Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience , Rodriguez made it clear he's not finished with Yukito Kishiro's world. 'Yeah, we want to do another one for sure,' Rodriguez said. 'That whole city is still in my parking lot. 20-foot ceilings, seven streets. It's like the largest standing set in the country, if not the world.' The sequel has had a complicated path. Rodriguez once doubted it would ever get made, especially after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. But his hopes were reignited when he started seeing more Fox projects moving forward. If a follow-up does happen, he and producer James Cameron already have enough material for two more movies. Cameron previously said that they were planning multiple sequels. Rodgriguz also previously shared: 'Yeah, Jim [Cameron] and I always talk about how we'd love to do another Alita. That studio [20th Century] was bought by another studio [Disney]. They're starting to make movies now. But that for a while 20th Century wasn't making any of their movies. I think now you're seeing a few rolling out. We would love to." Producer Jon Landau previously talked about the sequel saying, 'We're working on it,' and shared: "We're very excited about that prospect. Alita is a movie that even now having recently like re-watched it for what we had, we're really proud of that movie. And we think that there are more stories to tell with her character and that's why we want to go back to it." The producer also explained that when they do make the movie, they will utilize the filmmaking technology that was created to help bring Avatar 2: The Way of Water to life: 'I think what we've learned from Avatar is how much more facial nuance and subtlety that we can get into characters that we want to be emotional and emote that are humanoid. Alita would not have been possible, but for what we did on Avatar . Avatar: Way of Water would not be what it is but what we did for Alita . And now let's put that back and give it back to Alita . We're talking to Robert and talking to Rosa and all is good.' The film is based on the manga series Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro. The story is set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is, nor does she have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious past. Cameron and Rodgriguez initially planned out a trilogy of films, and Cameron has written over a thousand pages of notes that would cover that entire story. Hopefully, this sequel gets made.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alita manga returns after long break new chapters start final story
Alita: Battle Angel, a popular sci-fi story about a powerful cyborg girl who lost her memories, inspired the 2019 live-action movie directed by James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel, but while there's no movie news yet, there's exciting news for manga fans: the original Battle Angel Alita manga is back after a nearly one-year hiatus. Mars Chronicle chapter 52 release starts final arc The manga Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle returned on January 8, 2025, with Chapter 52 released on Kodansha's Comic Days app. This marks the first new chapter since March 2024, and the series will now continue without interruptions until Chapter 56. Yukito Kishiro , the creator of Alita, confirmed that Chapter 56 will mark the end of Mars Chronicle. However, the story won't be finished. A brand-new series under a different title will begin later this year, continuing Alita's journey and giving fans more content to enjoy. Alita's past finally revealed in Mars Chronicle Alita, a cyborg warrior, once fought in the Martian Wars but was found on Earth with no memory of her past. In the previous manga arcs (Battle Angel Alita and Last Order), readers followed Alita as she grew stronger, uncovering bits of her history. In Mars Chronicle, fans are finally learning about Alita's childhood on Mars before she became a fighter. This new arc offers a deeper look into her past, showing how she became the person we know now. Though Mars Chronicle is the latest installment, it also serves as a prequel, filling in the gaps of Alita's backstory. Alita movie sequel hopes rise with manga return The manga has faced several delays over the years. After Evening magazine ceased publication in 2023, the series was moved to Kodansha's digital platform. It then went on break again in November 2024. Now, Mars Chronicle is back, and it will continue through Chapter 56 before transitioning into a new series. Fans of the 2019 Alita: Battle Angel movie are still hoping for a sequel. Although no sequel announcements have been made yet, the return of the manga offers a glimmer of hope. The story is far from over it's simply entering a new phase. Get ready for more Alita: Mars Chronicle updates Chapter 52 of Mars Chronicle is available now on Kodansha's Comic Days app. New chapters will be released regularly, bringing fans one step closer to the conclusion of the current arc and the beginning of a new chapter in Alita's story.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix viewers have just days to watch 'mind-blowing' sci-fi film
The 2019 sci-fi sensation, Alita: Battle Angel, boasting talent from the producers of epic hits like Titanic and The Terminator, teamed up with the mastermind behind childhood favourites Spy Kids and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, is about to vanish from Netflix. Subs better tune in sharpish – it's on its last legs and set to disappear any day now. Alita: Battle Angel, the action-packed dystopian flick inspired by Yukito Kishiro's cult Japanese manga series, has fans well and truly gripped. Star of the show Rosa Salazar has seen her career soar after nailing the titular role of Alita, though you might recognise her from young adult blockbusters The Divergent Series and The Maze Runner series. One Rotten Tomatoes critic says: "There is so much to appreciate here: excellent acting by Rosa Salazar that made me feel for the protagonist, despite being CGI." Another adds: "Rosa Salazar as Alita does a great job. She gives the character life and makes you care about her, even when the plot feels a bit thin." The plot spins around Alita, a cyborg heroine, who's remnants are stumbled upon by top medic Daisuke Ido three centuries post-apocalyptic carnage. After a cobble-together job in his lab, she reboots sans memories, clueless about her own identity and the changed world she's woken up to, reports the Daily Record. As Alita navigates her new life in Iron City, her compassionate companion Ido tries to shield her from her past. However, when the city's corrupt forces target Alita, she discovers a clue about her past - she possesses powerful fighting abilities that these forces seek to control. One reviewer said: "I've been a huge fan of the anime since I first saw it in the 90s. I think the movie really did it justice. James Cameron did a tremendous job at capturing the spirit of the anime. And the cast was amazing. I am super excited for the continuation this year." Another viewer disagreed with the consensus, says: "I disagree with the consensus that this movie struggles to keep up with its special effects. Brilliant story and cinematography. Sci-fi pinnacle." A third reviewer added: "Reminiscent of A.I. years ago, the fact that one can bond on a higher level with "non-human". Stellar performances by a very capable and respected cast. Loved it." Upon its release, the film grossed an impressive $405 million worldwide, becoming director Rodriguez's highest-grossing film to date. Following its success, the producers announced plans to delve deeper into the world of Iron City, potentially exploring unanswered questions from the first film. However, Alita has also faced criticism, with one viewer commenting: "The worldbuilding was mind-blowing, but the storytelling was a bit of a letdown." Despite some negative feedback, it seems the overall sentiment for the film is overwhelmingly positive, as a sequel titled Alita: Fallen Angel is reportedly in the works. Catch Alita: Battle Angel on Netflix before it leaves the platform.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans have just days to watch 'mind-blowing' sci-fi film
The film taken on by the creator of Spy Kids is set to leave Netflix in May with many begging those behind the movie for a sequel This 2019 sci-fi thriller combines some of the industry's best, with the producers of Titanic and The Terminator alongside the creator of childhood hits like Spy Kids and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. However, Netflix subscribers have just days left to catch it before it disappears from screens. Alita: Battle Angel is a dystopian action film based on the popular Japanese comic series by Yukito Kishiro that has its viewers hooked. Rosa Salazar made her breakthrough playing the lead role as Alita but previously appeared in teen fiction favourites like The Divergent Series and The Maze Runner films. A Rotten Tomatoes review says: "There is so much to appreciate here: excellent acting by Rosa Salazar that made me feel for the protagonist, despite being CGI." While another states: "Rosa Salazar as Alita does a great job. She gives the character life and makes you care about her, even when the plot feels a bit thin." Her character is a cyborg whose remains are discovered by an expert medic, Daisuke Ido, three hundred years after a war that all but destroyed earth. The scientist revives her in his lab and soon learns when she wakes up that she has lost all memory of both herself and the world around her. While Alita learns to navigate her new life in Iron City, her compassionate companion Ido does all he can to shield her from her past. But it is only when the corrupt forces that run the city are out to get Alita that she uncovers a clue about her past – she has powerful fighting abilities that the forces want to control. A review says: "I've been a huge fan of the anime since I first saw it in the 90s. I think the movie really did it justice. James Cameron did a tremendous job at capturing the spirit of the anime. And the cast was amazing. I am super excited for the continuation this year." Another person wrote: "I disagree with the consensus that this movie struggles to keep up with its special effects. Brilliant story and cinematography. Sci-fi pinnacle. "Reminiscent of A.I. years ago, the fact that one can bond on a higher level with "non-human". Stellar performances by a very capable and respected cast. Loved it." At the time of its release, the film grossed an impressive $405 million worldwide and went on to become director Rodriguez's highest-grossing film to date. Since its success, the film's producers have revealed that they will be delving deeper into the world of Iron City and potentially exploring the unanswered questions left in the first film. Alita has also received its fair share of criticism, however, with one person writing: "The worldbuilding was mind-blowing, but the storytelling was a bit of a letdown." Although it seems the praise outweighs the negativity, as Alita: Battle Angel is set to release a sequel, thought to be titled Alita: Fallen Angel. Watch the sci-fi hit while you still can on Netflix before it disappears from the streaming service.
