Avengers 2 and district 9 sequel news from joss whedon and. District 9 director neill blomkamp has an idea for district. District 9 2009 neill blomkamp interview scifi movie page. I want to go back to that world and tell rest of the story with wikus. A district 9 sequel could still happen despite no official word on a district 9 continuation, fans have plenty of reason to keep the faith, as long as blomkamps desire to make another film in that universe remains strong. 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. Usually, when a successful lowbudget original movie fails to spawn a sequel, the director is part of the reason, with the selfrespecting auteur. Promoting district 9 last week, neill blomkamp gave an interview to fangoria radio and the key quotes are now up on the main fangoria site. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james, and was adapted from blomkamps 2006 short film alive in joburg. 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. Neill blomkamp wants sharlto copley to return for district. This category will list all of the nonhuman weapons. Wikus is stuck as an alien still, but is now living in district 10. 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.
A documentary that discusses the making of the oscarnominated movie district 9 2009. South african director neill blomkamps debut feature was certainly an ambitious beast. District 9 is a 2009 american science fiction movie directed by neil blomkamp and terri tatchell. I dont trust anyone to nail the sequel or come even close, they really captured lightning in a bottle with it. The good news is that he and cowriter terri tatchell have an 18page. Titled robocop returns, the sequel will be based on a screenplay written in the 1980s that was never produced. It is a coproduction of new zealand, the united states and south africa. District 9 sequel is not in active development starring. District 9 sequel will finish wikus story screen rant. A district 9 sequel is an asyet unannounced and possibly not yet greenlit followup to the absolutely outstanding first film, which was a breakout success for director neill blomkamp, and followed a south african government agent dealing with an alien invasion and being infected by an alien virus.
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. During an ask me anything ama session on reddit, blomkamp said, ok, so with district 10 the basic answer is yes. So does that mean there will never be a district 9 sequel. In district 9 they manage to produce aliens that are logical but so seemingly complex in their physical structure that with all the greenwalling it seems impossible to see how they manage so many prawns on the screen at any one time and make them so real.
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. In 2009, district 9 stood in the records of super hit movies of the year. 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. District 9 ist ein sciencefictionfilm des regisseurs neill blomkamp aus dem jahr 2009. 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. Robocop is getting a sequel from district 9 director neill blomkamp mgm is developing robocop returns four years after partnering with sony on the robocop remake.
The sequel should start off from the story arcs that were kept open from the last movie. While blomkamp has made a point of avoiding a making a sequel to district 9 right away, instead releasing original. 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. Reilly, jennifer connelly, christopher plummer, crispin glover with martin landau and.
This made the district 9 to enter in the world box office. This article does contain spoilers to district 9 and we recommend watching the movie before reading if you havent already. While a sequel to district 9 is in the mix, it wont be the next picture. Instead of immediately making a sequel, though, the filmmaker decided to move onto other projects, namely elysium and chappie, both of which he wrote, directed, and produced.
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. Listen to the complete interview 5, 2 mb m4a file scifi movie page webmaster james oehley has the following to say about his interview with blomkamp. 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. Sep 26, 2018 will the neill blomkamp district 9 sequel made.
Love it or hate it, neil blomkamp, the director of district 9, has confirmed that a sequel or perhaps a prequel is in the works. 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. And now, hes busy working on making new short films through his newlyformed oats studios. 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. Blomkamp is an exciting new talent in hollywood, or at least canada then. I would love for it to exist, and the story i have for a district 10 movie is really cool. Apr, 2020 its been ten years, we did not hear about district 9 sequel but hope there comes a district 10 in coming years. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james, and was adapted from blomkamps 2006. 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. There was rumor earlier this year of a possible robocop that would continue from the very first movie, and now this is confirmation. In an interview with mtv news, district 9 star sharlto copley discussed the potential for a sequel to the successful scifi film. No reported activity, rumored andor unknown development status.
But he adds that jackson will definitely be involved with any district 9 sequel. In 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. District 9 sequel in the works according to director neill blomkamp. Director neill blomkamp has good news and bad news for fans of district 9 who are clamoring for the sequel district 10. Jan 30, 2019 when district 9 arrived in theaters, audiences had no idea what to expect. District 9 is hands down one of the best scifi movies of the 21st century so far. In einem aktuellen interview verriet regisseur neill blomkamp seine zukunftsplane. It also has absolutely amazing cgi, especially considering its budget. Also, aside from his commitments with other movies, theres one big problem with copleys return for the sequel. The subreddit for people and prawns who like the film neil blomkamp. Everything you need to know about district 9 sequel movie. A district 9 sequel, tentatively called district 10 seemed likely. Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel looper.
With sharlto copley, david james, jason cope, nathalie boltt. Over twenty years ago, aliens made first contact with earth. The film stars the voice of elijah wood as the titular role, alongside other voices of john c. Unlike many other movie franchises, he refuses to dish out a second movie. Apr 27, 2017 in 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. Here are the reasons behind the district 9 sequel delay and why fans might still have cause for hope. The story, written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, blended social allegory with science.
Movie recouped its figure alone from united states opening weekend. District 9 was the surprise cinematic hit of 2009 but, ten years later, a sequel has yet to go into production. A district 9 sequel is the movie many scifi fans anticipate over anything else. 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. Needless to say, district 9 put blomkamp on the map. Release date, cast, movie sequel, plot, theories, news. 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. 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. Mr blomkamp himself confirms that a district 9 sequel will only take place if and when the time is right. Filming the whole thing documentary style was a nice gimmick for one movie.
The issue likely boils down to when a big enough gap will emerge in the directors schedule. 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. Avengers 2 and district 9 sequel news from joss whedon. Apr 27, 2017 a district 9 sequel, tentatively called district 10 seemed likely. The debut film from blomkamp, district 9 is about a stranded alien civilisation residing adjacent to johannesburg as refugees where an executive for weaponry is exposed to a metamorphosing. Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel youtube. Mar 05, 2015 so does that mean there will never be a district 9 sequel. Its been ten years, we did not hear about district 9 sequel but hope there comes a district 10 in coming years. 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. And what of a sequel to blomkamps 2009 social commentarycharged scifi debut.
The film that takes that honor will probably be the scifi comedy chappie. The genius behind district 9 has said that its in the works, nothing has been confirmed. Unfortunately, with blomkamp now working on short films again, he doesnt have much time to work on making another district 9 film. Whats preventing the district 9 sequel from happening. When district 9 arrived in theaters, audiences had no idea what to expect. Humans waited for the hostile attack, or the giant advances in technology. May 14, 2010 or hell run into another classic sequel problem, the meddling of studio executives. District 9 director neill blomkamp has an idea for. He has kept hope the alien ship pilot will come back and help him. District 9 sequel district 10 has a treatment but no. The makers of this movie create some of the most bizarre images seen for a while. Blomkamp has posed the possibility of the next movie in the.
According to deadline, neill blomkamp district 9 will helm a direct sequel to the 1987 original. Produced by peter jackson, district 9 is a rarity a lowerbudget sciencefiction film with amazing effects, thrilling action, and, most importantly, emotional and intellectual depth. He mentioned that he had already discussed the idea with neill blomkamp who was also enthusiastic about the idea. No script has been written yet, but the actor hoped that it would keep the south african setting that made the original so unique. 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. The film was produced by peter jackson, but it sure didnt look like lord of the rings, and the actual director was an. The movie ended in a way that allowed for a sequel, and there are plenty of stories.
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. Director neill blomkamp told ew, i would do anything to go back to the world of district 9 again. And, based on some of my theories on the story below, watch it backwards. The most anticipated movie sequels on the horizon maybe. District 9 prepping for sequelprequel comic book movie. He was generally left alone for the first one, but those piranhas cant resist the idea of a cash cow district 9 franchise. Turning the plight of marginalized groups into science fiction is nothing new, but district 9 s dark vision of the apartheid years is somehow brainbendingly. Perhaps we get some type of exposition on how the government is faring since the events of the first film this should tie. Director neill blomkamp confirms that a sequel is in the works but is prioritising current projects over the long awaited release. District 9 sequel in the works according to director neill. 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.