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James Cameron Vows 'Alita: Battle Angel' Sequel, Teases Framework for a Third Film

Cameron signals work will intensify after his Avatar: Fire and Ash mix concludes.

Overview

  • In a new Empire interview, Cameron says he and Robert Rodriguez have "sworn a blood oath" to make at least one more Alita movie and are "making progress."
  • He adds they are considering a story architecture that could bridge to a third film, though delivering one sequel remains the immediate goal.
  • Cameron notes he recently moved near Rodriguez in Austin, Texas, and expects to get more serious about the project within weeks of finishing the Avatar 3 mix.
  • The sequel remains early in development with no public greenlight, production timeline, or studio confirmation.
  • The 2019 film grossed about $403–405 million worldwide on a reported $170 million budget, with follow-up efforts complicated by Disney’s absorption of 20th Century Fox and Cameron’s Avatar commitments.