Alita: Battle Angel 2 (2025), directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron, continues the story of Alita (Rosa Salazar), the cyborg warrior, as she embarks on a journey to confront her past and fight for her future.
The sequel picks up where the first film left off, with Alita now a champion in the Motorball arena, determined to ascend to Zalem, the mysterious city in the sky. Fueled by her desire for justice and revenge against Nova (Edward Norton), the mastermind controlling Zalem, Alita uncovers secrets about her origins as a Berserker warrior. Along the way, she reunites with Dr. Ido (Christoph Waltz) and forms new alliances, including with Kaiden (a new character played by a yet-to-be-announced actor), a rebel with ties to Zalem’s resistance.
The film features intense Motorball sequences, emotional revelations about Alita’s past, and a climactic battle in Zalem, where Alita confronts Nova. The story explores themes of identity, humanity, and sacrifice, as Alita must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect those she loves.
The production budget for Alita: Battle Angel 2 is estimated at $200–250 million, with cutting-edge CGI and action sequences. The film is projected to earn $700–900 million globally, further solidifying the franchise’s financial success and cult following.
