Three years have passed since Alita: Battle Angel debuted in theaters, at what could be considered by some as the worst possible time. A project that developed under 20th Century Fox, only to become the final title the now-absorbed studio would release under its legacy name, this potential franchise lies dormant. As Robert Rodriguez, James Cameron and Rosa Salazar are still ready to kick ass with Alita: Battle Angel 2, it looks like it might once again be time to find another potential home for this franchise. Luckily, Netflix looks like it might be the next probable streaming home for this popular sci-fi flick.
Bringing Alita: Battle Angel back to streaming would be only the first step, as the movie is currently not widely available on a subscription service. What could come from this action of good faith is a bright and shining future, should Netflix want to take the opportunity to make it happen. Judging by what weโre about to discuss, itโs a sounder idea than most might think. Letโs get into why Alita deserves a new home at Netflix.
Disney Doesnโt Seem To Have Much Interest In Moving Forward With Alita
The last update Robert Rodriguez provided on Alita 2 and its potential future sounded pretty promising. Aiming to cook up a pitch for Disney that was contingent on The Book of Boba Fettโs successful debut, the man put a pretty big stake in the ground for his future ambitions. Unfortunately, weโve heard nothing new since then, and that seems to indicate that either Rodriguez hasnโt made his pitch or Disney doesnโt seem to have much interest.
It wouldnโt be shocking if Disneyโs not pushing for more Alita: Battle Angel content at the moment. Three years with no movement and a Tron follow-up getting more traction within the studio says quite a lot. As even Alita herself, Rosa Salazar, continues to want further exploration of Iron City, Zalem and all points surrounding, thereโs clearly one side of the equation…