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Alita: Battle Angel 2 is finally happening, James Cameron has confirmed, and here are 10 ways the sequel could beat the original.
Based on the popular manga Alita Battle Angel, the 2019 film Alita Battle Angel reunites director Robert Rodriguez and screenwriter James Cameron for an all-video action sci-fi adventure. The film is incredibly popular among manga fans, and while it was well received critically and commercially, it had some problems. Fortunately, the second installment may address these issues, setting the franchise up for a return that will destroy the original in 2019.
An Alita: Battle Angel sequel had been discussed by producer/writer James Cameron even before the original film was released, and the 2019 film seemed to be the start of a much larger franchise. Unfortunately, the news soon stopped coming, and the Disney/Fox merger, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, made Alita's future unlikely. Fortunately, James Cameron seems to have confirmed that sequels to Alita: Battle Angel are in the works, which means those projects are finally moving forward again. Because of this, Alita: Battle Angel 2 has the perfect opportunity to surpass the first film.
After its release, "Alita" was not a mass hit. Although the film was a moderate success at the box office, the February release date and over-the-top style prevented the film from reaching a wider audience. However, in the years since its release, Alita: Battle Angel has developed a cult following, as the film has an incredibly devoted fan base online. Because of this, Alita: Battle Angel 2 has a guaranteed audience base that a sequel can count on, meaning the film could be an even bigger box office success than its predecessor.
One of the big problems with Alita: Battle Angel was the lack of star power, with Christoph Waltz and Mahershala Ali being the biggest names in it. However, the film had incredibly brief cameos by some of the main actors, including Michelle Rodriguez and Jai Courtney. These actors played Gelda and Jashugan respectively, characters that could have had a much larger story in the sequel. Not only does the inclusion of Gelda and Jashugan greatly expand the sequel's story, but their larger roles also mean the sequel can use Rodriguez and Courtney prominently in advertising, possibly helping the film's financials.
The antagonist of the original Alita: Battle Angel was one of the weakest parts of the film, but the sequel has already prepared the real villain of the franchise: Nova Edward Norton. Nova is the mad scientist and ruler of Iron City who is behind many of the enemies that plague Alita throughout the series. At the end of the 2019 film, Norton made a cameo appearance as Nova, teasing a larger role in the sequel. Now that a sequel is finally coming to fruition, that villain setup may pay off.
Zalem is a city that hovers over Iron City and acts as a paradise in the world of Alita. The desire to get to Zalen was even Hugo's motivation in the 2019 film, but unfortunately he didn't get there. Although the city of Zalem was not explored in the first film, it may happen in the sequel as it is a logical extension of the franchise's world.
One of the most exciting parts of Alita: Battle Angel 2 is that it won't require nearly as much tweaking as the original film. 2019's Alita: Battle Angel had to not only tell a story, but also introduce a variety of quirky characters, as well as explain the origins of the franchise's world and how it works. Fortunately, the series is now done with the big world show, which means that the sequel can focus more on the story rather than trying to catch the audience up with the manga's premise.
Alita relies heavily on face-swapping, whether it's a manga-style portrayal of actress Rosa Salazar or Jai Courtney's head over a giant robotic body. While the effects in the film look great today, they will be even better in the sequel. Face swapping technology has improved a lot over the past few years, with anti-aging and deep fakery technologies that we've seen in some movies and TV shows recently. Alita: Battle Angel 2 will benefit from these updates, making the movie look even better.
Action manga and anime adaptations were already popular when the first installment came out, and they almost never worked. Since 2019, however, the trend has become even greater as the conversation has turned to the poor reception of live-action adaptations such as Netflix's Cowboy Bebop or Steel Alchemist. Alita, at the time, was already considered the best manga adaptation of 2019, and in light of recent examples, the second part could stand out even more.
Alita: Battle Angel had something to prove as it was a big budget risk. Because of this, the film had to be relatively self-sufficient. While it had the setting, it couldn't rely entirely on the sequel to complete its story. However, now that the film has proven itself, the story of the second part can continue after the sequel, allowing for a much larger narrative. Cameron seems to have confirmed multiple sequels, which means the film could tell a much larger saga.
Another big win for the sequel is that it will have Disney's backing. 2019's Alita: Battle Angel was owned by Fox and was the last film released by 20th Century Fox before the Disney/Fox merger. Disney has apparently given the go-ahead for a sequel, which shows a lot of confidence given how massive the first film was. Instead of backing a company that was in the foreclosure process, Alita: Battle Angel 2 can rely on Disney for marketing and distribution, greatly increasing its chances of success.
James Cameron is one of the biggest names in Hollywood right now, and Alita: Battle Angel 2 will build on the success of his Avatar sequel. When the first Alita: Battle Angel came out, 2009's Avatar was ten years old, and Cameron hadn't done anything else. However, Alita: Battle Angel 2 will be released in the midst of Cameron's four Avatar sequels, and if Avatar: The Last Airbender is anything to go by, they will be a huge success. Cameron's name will continue to attract attention, and since he is the writer and producer of Alita: Battle Angel 2, it could help the sequel.
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