Why hasn't Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman’s charming 2011 robot boxing movie, RealSteel, had a sequel yet?
Director Shawn Levy's Real Steel, whose main selling points were Hugh Jackman and big-ass robots beating the cogs out of one another, seemingly appeared out of nowhere. It was a huge hit that went beyond its Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robot premise , as it proved to be a winning combination of heart, redemption, family, and Cinderella story. The effects—a seamless blend of practical and CGI—even earned the film an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.
What Went Down in ‘Real Steel’? The original film begins in the future, 2020, when human boxers have been replaced by robots. Charlie Kenton , a former boxer himself, travels with his robot Ambush taking on competitors for prize money. The film opens at a carnival, where Charlie bets money on Ambush beating a bull. Bad call, as Ambush gets destroyed by the beast, prompting Charlie to flee.
Should We Still Expect a Movie? It was the perfect setup for a sequel, with Atom's future in World Robot Boxing seemingly cemented. Plans for it popped up almost immediately, with director Levy speaking directly to DreamWorks Co-Chariman/CEO Stacey Snider on a regular basis in 2011. By 2014, there was still no sequel, although the director did say that it was still being developed.
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