I finished the [sequel] already, then I [got] bored a month ago, so I said ‘let’s write the third.’”
Responsible for The Fifth Element, Leon, and La Femme Nikita, Besson’s 21 century ventures have mainly been focused on producing action franchises like Taken and The Transporter.
Early reviews for the film have leaned positive, but it may qualify as a bomb in the United States.
Box office projections have Luc Besson’s return to sci-fi opening to under $20 million on a massive $180 million dollar budget.