District 9 was the surprise cinematic hit of 2009 but, ten years later, a sequel has yet to go into production. In 2009, district 9 stood in the records of super hit movies of the year. Needless to say, district 9 put blomkamp on the map. These ships show up in africa and in cape town there are survivors, and they are not. District 9 sequel district 10 has a treatment but no. A district 9 sequel is the movie many scifi fans anticipate over anything else. The science fiction film was one of the biggest of the summer when it came out and it was also a big surprise. Apr 27, 2017 in 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. Sara vilkomerson of the new york observer writes, district 9 is the most exciting science fiction movie to come along in ages. On 1 august 2009, two weeks before district 9 was released to. It perfectly presents the balance of human emotions and cgi mastery. His later movies dont have that but they keep the same dialogue.
If either chappie or alien are big hits blomkamp still wants to make a sequel to district 9, a project regularly but not officially referred to as district 10. District 9 sequel will finish wikus story screen rant. 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. South african director neill blomkamps debut feature was certainly an ambitious beast. I think the beauty of district 9 and the fake documentary format is that it allows the movie to not be subtle. However, despite blomkamps willingness to make a district 9 sequel, the movie wasnt actually written with a franchise in mind and this means. Well, the film was so creatively rewarding to work on, its got all my favorite ingredients, that if the movies successful, and people want a sequel, i would happily make one.
Blomkamp has posed the possibility of the next movie in the series being. Alien 5 is dead, district 9 sequel very much alive tv and movie news why a district 9 sequel hasnt happened yet. When district 9 arrived in theaters, audiences had no idea what to expect. Director neill blomkamp told ew, i would do anything to go back to the world of district 9 again. The movie ended in a way that allowed for a sequel, and there are plenty of stories. Well, the film was so creatively rewarding to work on, its got all my favorite ingredients, that if the movie s successful, and people want a sequel, i would happily make one. District 9 sequel in the pipeline film the guardian. 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. According to deadline, neill blomkamp district 9 will helm a direct sequel to the 1987 original. In neill blomkamps film, visitors from space get a harsh.
Robocop is getting a sequel from district 9 director neill blomkamp. In 2009 south african director neill blomkamp released his directorial debut, a scifi movie called district 9. 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. 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. 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. Blomkamp begins shooting chappie, based on his 2004 short film tetra vaal, in johannesburg in september, followed by a. Titled robocop returns, the sequel will be based on a screenplay written in the 1980s that was never produced.
Sharlto copley wanted to do a sequel, and district 9 was a huge success for peter jackson and his production company. Great news for district 9 fans because a sequel is going. Whats preventing the district 9 sequel from happening anytime soon cinemablend back in 2009, director neill blomkamp exploded on to the hollywood scene thanks to district 9. If theres a sequel, we must see what happened to wikus. It also has absolutely amazing cgi, especially considering its budget. There was rumor earlier this year of a possible robocop that would continue from the very first movie, and now this is confirmation. Whats preventing the district 9 sequel from happening.
Here are the reasons behind the district 9 sequel delay and why fans might still have cause for hope. 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. 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. The district 9 cast is another area where we dont have a whole lot of confirmed info just yet, but im willing to bet sharlto copley will return.
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. Everything you need to know about district 9 sequel movie. Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel looper. District 9 has been released and the film wasnt overhyped. A district 9 sequel, tentatively called district 10 seemed likely. District 9 director neill blomkamp has an idea for district. The ambiguous open ending of district 9 isnt just for artistic purposes, neill blomkamp, the south african writerdirector is thinking seriously about a district 9 sequel, presumably called district 10.
Instead, here is one sequel, one prequel and one reboot that could. Wikus is stuck as an alien still, but is now living in district 10. How elysium could be a sequel to district 9 answers. Unfortunately, with blomkamp now working on short films again, he doesnt have much time to work on making another district 9 film. Films of all time poll image your favorite rrated action movie of the 2000s. A district 9 sequel is in the works 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. Perhaps we get some type of exposition on how the government is faring since the events of the first film this should tie. Filming the whole thing documentary style was a nice gimmick for one movie. 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. 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. In 2009 he said that he will continue to make darker animated films, either doing so with a sequel to 9 or original ideas for future films. 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. Why we never got to see a district 9 sequel youtube. Ign recently listed district 9 as 24 on a list of the 25 great scifi films ever.
The good news is that he and cowriter terri tatchell have an 18page. I want to go back to that world and tell rest of the story with wikus. District 9 doesnt exactly set up a sequel, but theres certainly room for one. 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. Tentatively titled district 10, the sequel to district 9 has been rumored and speculated about for years, and blomkamp is keen to let fans know that it is comingalthough not any time in the. In 2009, district 9 became the surprise hit movie of the year. It is a coproduction of new zealand, the united states and south africa. The director has clearly stated earlier that there was no plan for the sequel of district 9. Mgm is developing robocop returns four years after partnering with sony on the. Movie recouped its figure alone from united states opening weekend. I dont trust anyone to nail the sequel or come even close, they really captured lightning in a bottle with it.
Aug 20, 20 this is how i think elysium could be a sequel to district 9. During an ask me anything ama session on reddit, blomkamp said, ok, so with district 10 the basic answer is yes. District 9 is hands down one of the best scifi movies of the 21st century so far. This made the district 9 to enter in the world box office. In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits someone like joe who one day learns the mob wants to close the loop by sending back joes future self for assassination. Apr 27, 2017 although it didnt win any oscars, district 9 s breakout success was an impressive feat for an indie scifi film out of south africa with a firsttime writerdirector that featured no movie stars. And since the sequel has yet to be confirmed, id say august 2018 is the earliest well get the district 9 follow up. 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. 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.
On august 1, 2009, two weeks before district 9 was released to cinemas, neill blomkamp hinted that he intended to make a sequel if the film was successful enough. And if youre craving for for a movie sequel, then you. Release date, cast, movie sequel, plot, theories, news. The film stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james, and was adapted from blomkamps 2006 short film alive in joburg. Yet, the furthest that the district 9 sequel got was an 18page treatment. The trailer for 9 preceded coraline when it was shown in theaters and released on dvd.
The film was produced by peter jackson, but it sure didnt look like lord of the rings, and the actual director was an. 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. Neill blomkamp would love to return for a district 9 sequel. Director acker has also mentioned the possibility of a sequel being made because of the lack of darker animated films, claiming that everything is g and pgrated with little to no dark elements. And now, hes busy working on making new short films through his newlyformed oats studios. 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. But he adds that jackson will definitely be involved with any district 9 sequel. District 9 director neill blomkamp has an idea for. In part one of our two part conversation, peter and i talk about whether or not director neill blomkamp should do a sequel to distrcit 9 or make a new, original movie. District 9 is a 2009 american science fiction movie directed by neil blomkamp and terri tatchell.
The makers of this movie create some of the most bizarre images seen for a while. District 9 sequel is not in active development starring. Aside from the fate of wikus, the other big dangling district 9 puzzle piece is what, exactly, will happen when christopher johnson returns. Director neill blomkamp has good news and bad news for fans of district 9 who are clamoring for the sequel district 10. He has kept hope the alien ship pilot will come back and help him. District 9 director neill blomkamp to make an alien. 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. A documentary that discusses the making of the oscarnominated movie district 9 2009. 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. The reason the entire earth is destroyed is not only manmade disasters but a war with the prawns. The acting is top notch and believable, and the characters are so realistically presented. 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. District 9 is a wallop of a film that is also one of the years very best films. 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.
The movie started as its single and at the end thoughts came out. In the interviews with people they are allowed to have dialogue that is all exposition because thats how documentaries are. 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. Director neill blomkamp confirms that a sequel is in the works but is prioritising current projects over the long awaited release. 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. Its been ten years, we did not hear about district 9 sequel but hope there comes a district 10 in coming years.
Neill blomkamp has wanted to make a district 9 sequel for a decade usually, when a successful lowbudget original movie fails to spawn a sequel, the director is part of the reason, with the selfrespecting auteur staunchly refusing to dilute the strength of their film with a major studio, big budget followup. Blomkamp begins shooting chappie, based on his 2004 short film tetra vaal, in johannesburg in september, followed by a microbudget ribald. Blomkamp is an exciting new talent in hollywood, or at least canada then. As it turns out, the election of donald trump as president was an. 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. Sep 28, 2017 district 9 is a 2009 american science fiction movie directed by neil blomkamp and terri tatchell. New robocop sequel coming from district 9 director.
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