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James Cameron Confirms Alita Sequel Plans with Rodriguez

11/18/2025

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James Cameron confirmed plans for a sequel to Alita: Battle Angel, reuniting with director Robert Rodriguez, in an Empire Magazine interview.
Cameron and Rodriguez have sworn to produce at least one more film, with ideas for a third.
They will focus on the project after completing Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The 2019 original film starred Rosa Salazar and grossed over $405 million worldwide, despite mixed reviews.

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James Cameron confirmed plans for a sequel to Alita: Battle Angel, reuniting with director Robert Rodriguez, in an Empire Magazine interview.
Cameron and Rodriguez have sworn to produce at least one more film, with ideas for a third.
They will focus on the project after completing Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The 2019 original film starred Rosa Salazar and grossed over $405 million worldwide, despite mixed reviews.