Blomkamp said, i really want to make a district 9 sequel. Neill blomkamp, the director behind original scifi films district 9, elysium, and chappie, was hard at work developing the new robocop movie, a direct sequel to paul verhoevens 1987 original. This made the district 9 to enter in the world box office. He mentioned that he had already discussed the idea with neill blomkamp who was also enthusiastic about the idea. Blomkamp has posed the possibility of the next movie in the series. A district 9 sequel is the movie many scifi fans anticipate over anything else. So, why is a foreign made movie about aliens so good.
Having scored a direct hit with audiences last week at comiccon, district 9 is primed for solid business in all markets when it rolls out domestically in august and globally from august through. John, i understand youre talking about bekmambetov and not about district 9. District 9 sequel in the works according to director neill. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james, and was adapted from blomkamps 2006. There was rumor earlier this year of a possible robocop that would continue from the very first movie, and now this is confirmation. Return him to his human form, give the guy some dignity back. The sequel should start off from the story arcs that were kept open from the last movie. Movie recouped its figure alone from united states opening weekend.
Instead, here is one sequel, one prequel and one reboot that could. However, despite blomkamps willingness to make a district 9 sequel, the movie wasnt actually written with a franchise in mind and this means. Everything you need to know about district 9 sequel movie. District 9 is a film that rightfully earns its place among some of the greatest scifi epics and, ten years after its release. And what of a sequel to blomkamps 2009 social commentarycharged scifi debut. Neill blomkamp talks ideas for a district 9 sequel or prequel. Robocop returns loses neill blomkamp, district 9 director. Titled robocop returns, the sequel will be based on a screenplay written in the 1980s that was never produced. Its something like lost, which has a totally different feel to it. Whats preventing the district 9 sequel from happening.
District 9 director neill blomkamp has confirmed that a sequel to the acclaimed scifi film is in the works but theres the small matter of completing work on several other projects first. District 9 prepping for sequelprequel comic book movie. Aug 15, 2019 neill blomkamp, the director behind original scifi films district 9, elysium, and chappie, was hard at work developing the new robocop movie, a direct sequel to paul verhoevens 1987 original. Jun 05, 2017 in a new interview about his experimental scifi shorts studio oats studios, district 9 director neill blomkamp told the verge that he is, in fact, planning a follow up to that movie. It was written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, and produced by peter jackson and carolynne cunningham. Director neill blomkamp told ew, i would do anything to go back to the world of district 9 again. The district 9 sequel trailer hasnt been released yet, but we have the trailer for the first below so just imagine that, but with a 2 after the title. No script has been written yet, but the actor hoped that it would keep the south african setting that made the. While blomkamp has made a point of avoiding a making a sequel to district 9 right away, instead releasing original. Aug 14, 2009 district 9, a smart, swift new film from the south african director neill blomkamp who now lives in canada and who wrote the screenplay with terri tatchell, raises such a possibility in.
A district 9 sequel, tentatively called district 10 seemed likely. While a sequel to district 9 is in the mix, it wont be the next picture. In neill blomkamps film, visitors from space get a harsh. South african director neill blomkamps debut feature was certainly an ambitious beast. Robocop returns loses neill blomkamp, district 9 director now. If theres a sequel, we must see what happened to wikus. Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slumlike conditions on earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology. Apr, 2020 its been ten years, we did not hear about district 9 sequel but hope there comes a district 10 in coming years. In 2009, district 9 stood in the records of super hit movies of the year. District 9, a smart, swift new film from the south african director neill blomkamp who now lives in canada and who wrote the screenplay with.
The film stars the voice of elijah wood as the titular role, alongside other voices of john c. The subreddit for people and prawns who like the film neil blomkamp. The sequel is still very much a valid idea that could become a reality at some point, but it would be necessary to bring up district 9 yet again and remind people just what happened before it came. Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, district 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining sciencefiction classic. Aside from the fate of wikus, the other big dangling district 9 puzzle piece is what, exactly, will happen when christopher johnson returns. With it currently unknown how far blomkamp is on any potential sequel to district 9, its unknown when a. District 9 is a 2009 american science fiction movie directed by neil blomkamp and terri tatchell. District 9 sequel is not in active development starring. District 9 sequel district 10 has a treatment but no. I want to go back to that world and tell rest of the story with wikus.
So just like cloverfield, district 9 will remain a great movie on its own until peter jackson and neill blomkamp decide to make that prequel. District 9 is a 2009 south african science fiction action film directed by neill blomkamp, written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, and produced by peter jackson and carolynne cunningham. District 9 sequel back in 2009, a little known south african filmmaker named neill blomkamp delivered one of the greatest directorial debuts of all time with district 9. I would love for it to exist, and the story i have for a district 10 movie is really cool. With sharlto copley, david james, jason cope, nathalie boltt. Blomkamps alien 5 is totally dead, district 9 sequel may happen instead this reddit ama came just after neill blomkamp released the latest short film from his new endeavor, oats studios. The movie ended in a way that allowed for a sequel, and there are plenty of stories. I dont trust anyone to nail the sequel or come even close, they really captured lightning in a bottle with it. No reported activity, rumored andor unknown development status. Back in 2009, director neill blomkamp exploded on to the hollywood scene thanks to district 9 one of the best sciencefiction films in. He has kept hope the alien ship pilot will come back and help him. Sep 28, 2017 district 9 is a 2009 american science fiction movie directed by neil blomkamp and terri tatchell.
The story, written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, blended social allegory with science. District 9 sequel will finish wikus story screen rant. A sequel to district 9, tentatively titled district 10 was all but confirmed by series writer and director neill blomkamp a couple of years ago. And, based on some of my theories on the story below, watch it backwards. Love it or hate it, neil blomkamp, the director of district 9, has confirmed that a sequel or perhaps a prequel is. Dec 27, 2009 if theres a sequel, we must see what happened to wikus. Apr 27, 2017 in 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. Director neill blomkamp has good news and bad news for fans of district 9 who are clamoring for the sequel district 10. I cannot stress enough how big of a cliffhanger this movie was. Perhaps we get some type of exposition on how the government is faring since the events of the first film this should tie. It is a coproduction of new zealand, the united states and south africa.
In an interview with mtv news, district 9 star sharlto copley discussed the potential for a sequel to the successful scifi film. Anticipation for a followup film has been high since district9 was released, and it seems fair to say its going to be a big deal when it finally arrives. Release date, cast, movie sequel, plot, theories, news. Long before blomkamp got into the business of making feature films, he made short films, the most famous of which was his 2006 short alive in joburg. Avengers 2 and district 9 sequel news from joss whedon. Neill blomkamp once again states plans to return to the world of district 9, though now he says that he wants to finish wikus sharlto copley and christophers jason cope story. Unfortunately, with blomkamp now working on short films again, he doesnt have much time to work on making another district 9 film. Ever since the first district 9 movie made to the big screens, fans have been asking the tristar pictures and qed international for its sequel. When district 9 arrived in theaters, audiences had no idea what to expect. District 9 was the surprise cinematic hit of 2009 but, ten years later, a sequel has yet to go into production. District 9 is a 2009 science fiction thriller film directed by neill blomkamp. The good news is that he and cowriter terri tatchell have an 18page.
District 9 is a 2009 science fiction action film directed by neill blomkamp, written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, and produced by peter jackson and carolynne cunningham. Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel looper. Furthermore, the south african government had demolished district 9 and moved everyone into district 10 which is what audiences believe the sequel will be titled. Here are the reasons behind the district 9 sequel delay and why fans might still have cause for hope. Dec 11, 2019 a sequel to district 9, tentatively titled district 10 was all but confirmed by series writer and director neill blomkamp a couple of years ago. This article does contain spoilers to district 9 and we recommend watching the movie before reading if you havent already. According to deadline, neill blomkamp district 9 will helm a direct sequel to the 1987 original. Jan 30, 2019 when district 9 arrived in theaters, audiences had no idea what to expect.
Back in 2009, director neill blomkamp exploded on to the hollywood scene thanks to district 9 one of the best sciencefiction films in recent memory, and a film as action packed as it was smart. Sep 26, 2018 will the neill blomkamp district 9 sequel made. Reilly, jennifer connelly, christopher plummer, crispin glover. The film was produced by peter jackson, but it sure didnt look like lord of the rings, and the actual director was an. Wikus is stuck as an alien still, but is now living in district 10. During an ask me anything ama session on reddit, blomkamp said, ok, so with district 10 the basic answer is yes. In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed the prawns, appeared over johannesburg, south africa. The movie ended in a way that allowed for a sequel, and there are plenty of stories to explore in the world of district 9. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope and david james. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james, and was adapted from blomkamps 2006 short film alive in joburg. District 9 is hands down one of the best scifi movies of the 21st century so far.
Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel youtube. In 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. Director neill blomkamp confirms that a sequel is in the works but is prioritising current projects over the long awaited release. A documentary that discusses the making of the oscarnominated movie district 9 2009. The film that takes that honor will probably be the scifi comedy chappie. However, if the sequel is about the aftermath of district 9 and the move to district 10, then wikus will surely be a prawn and venter will be dead. This category will list all of the nonhuman weapons. Yes i can probably guess the ending, but too many things where unsolved. In a new interview about his experimental scifi shorts studio oats studios, district 9 director neill blomkamp told the verge that he is, in fact, planning a follow up to that movie. Mar 05, 2015 so does that mean there will never be a district 9 sequel.
Filming the whole thing documentary style was a nice gimmick for one movie. With it currently unknown how far blomkamp is on any potential sequel to district 9, its unknown when a sequel could be expected to hit theaters. Mar 05, 2015 back in 2009, director neill blomkamp exploded on to the hollywood scene thanks to district 9 one of the best sciencefiction films in recent memory, and a film as action packed as it was smart. Its been ten years, we did not hear about district 9 sequel but hope there comes a district 10 in coming years.
Avengers 2 and district 9 sequel news from joss whedon and. Apr 27, 2017 a district 9 sequel, tentatively called district 10 seemed likely. Source district 9 is a 2009 science fiction thriller film directed by neill blomkamp. Jul, 2017 furthermore, the south african government had demolished district 9 and moved everyone into district 10 which is what audiences believe the sequel will be titled. So does that mean there will never be a district 9 sequel. In 2009 south african director neill blomkamp released his directorial debut, a scifi movie called district 9. It caught hollywoods attention, and, as with many short film.
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