Apparently, Alita: Battle Angel is one of the frontrunners when it comes to the most beloved movies of 2019. The movie got about $85 million at the US box office and about $400 million worldwide. The movie was released in February 2019.
However, even if it earned that much, it required upwards of $200 million after marketing. Therefore, there are lots of hesitation when it comes to creating a sequel. Now, fans spoke their mind through social media. Even one of the producers on the first film is encouraging them to speak out.
Alita: Battle Angel was released recently on HBO, which is an added boost for people to demand a sequel. The push trends on Twitter with the hashtag #AlitaSequel.
Fans shared photos, memes, and suggestions for future follow-ups and all in all, there were more than 20,000 tweets about the subject. Some fans even started a crowdfunding campaign a few weeks ago.
Here are some of them.
Even while I’m at work, we’re pushing for the #AlitaSequel! Keep pushing, don’t ever stop! It’s only a matter of time until we’re heard! @20thcentury @DisneyStudios @DisneyMovies pic.twitter.com/soSeTTMEkO
— Zensui [YT] | Jérôme #AlitaArmy #AlitaSequel (@RealZensui) February 7, 2020
The mission ain’t over! We need that #AlitaSequel Can’t let Nova get away with what he did! Alita has to– pic.twitter.com/g6SUxQEGnm
— ? Lou ? (@LeadApprentice) February 6, 2020
Hey @Disney there’s a whole army of Alita Fans still cheering for an #AlitaSequel! She’s a fantastic character and we would love to see more! ?@DisneyStudios @20thcentury @DisneyMovies pic.twitter.com/gT5p3gftYJ
— Doc Ido (@doc_ido) February 6, 2020
#AlitaSequel
Manga doesn’t always translate into anime, and anime doesn’t always translate into live action. Alita:Battle Angel (originally known as “Gunm”) is by far the best adaptation of a manga and anime into film ever and deserves a sequel! Please help spread the word pic.twitter.com/uQu8pxJ5Im— David Boop (@david_boop) February 8, 2020
We’re not giving you up either, Alita. For all that have seen something of a savior in Battle Angel, there are a few that would fight tooth and nail to make #AlitaSequel another chance of introducing you to the world. pic.twitter.com/FAZrbvjT9p
— corso ??⚔️? (@cor_solitarius) February 6, 2020
Me: So I ask, who all wants an #AlitaSequel?
99% of Twitter: pic.twitter.com/Xcs2jFSV1j
— Nameless Hunter Warrior ?? (@TheGladTitan) February 6, 2020
More action sequences like this: clear and bold. #AlitaSequel pic.twitter.com/FYpfLOEqDr
— corso ??⚔️? (@cor_solitarius) February 6, 2020
There’s so much more to the world of Alita: Battle Angel. 20+ years of stories need to be told on the big screen! @Disney please approve an #AlitaSequel! @20thcentury @DisneyStudios @DisneyMovies pic.twitter.com/0VAIKwXFAM
— Doc Ido (@doc_ido) February 6, 2020
I really hope that we get an #AlitaSequel Can’t end it with just one film. @DisneyStudios @DisneyMovies @20thcentury pic.twitter.com/8zq3lye0Dl
— The Randy Rodeo (@poweredconvoy) February 6, 2020
Alita: Battle Angel came from the 1990 manga called Battle Angel Alita. It is about a cyborg who must discover her past and fully realize what she’s capable of to protect the ones she loves.
The epic sci-fi film was produced by 20th Century Fox, which is now 20th Century Studios and owned by Disney. The franchise carries a hefty price tag due to the heavy use of CGI, especially with the lead character.
As of the moment, Disney already has a lot of profitable franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. The company might be able to afford to take a risk on an Alita: Battle Angel sequel then, but for $200 million? Probably not.
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