Alita: Battle Angel has been a pet project for producer James Cameron for nearly two decades, and he originally developed it for himself to direct.
Alita: Battle Angel is based on the cult manga of the same name and takes place several centuries into the future.
Alita: Battle Angel director Robert Rodriguez has been discussing the development of the project – and how it could lead to multiple sequels.
He’s started filming Avatar 2 & 3 while producing Alita: Battle Angel and the upcoming Terminator 6 with director Tim Miller; if that entry proves successful, there are two further sequels planned.