Summary:
- Shawn Levy, the director of the first Real Steel film, has revealed at CinemaCon that a sequel is always on the horizon.
- It’s unclear if Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo, the first movie’s protagonists, will return or not.
- A Real Steel series were announced by Disney+ back in 2022, but receives very little updates now and then.
Rejoice, Real Steel fans! 13 years after the first movie‘s box office debut, director Shawn Levy has shared some promising news about a potential sequel to the beloved sci-fi sports title.
During CinemaCon 2024, Levy expressed his ongoing enthusiasm for “Real Steel 2,” noting that the consistent demand from fans keeps the idea alive.
We always talk about ‘Real Steel 2.’ Because the world won’t let us forget, and I’m glad for that,” he said. Levy is also responsible for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine that will hit theaters this July.
Released in 2011, “Real Steel” captured hearts with its story of a former boxer, played by Hugh Jackman, who finds redemption and reconnects with his son, Max, through the world of robot boxing, controlling an abandoned robot called Atom. It amassed moderate success from the box office release, earning $299.3 million out of a $110 million budget. However, Real Steel’s cult fanbase has been pretty vocal about wanting a sequel for over a decade now.
Recently, the movie has seen a revival in popularity on Netflix, reigniting interest in a sequel.
While Levy didn’t directly confirm Real Steel 2, he hinted that Hugh Jackman might return as Charlie Kenton, the ex-boxer turned robot trainer. However, it’s not sure if Dakota Goyo, who plays Charlie’s son, Max in the first film, will return, since he’s all grown up now and has stepped away from Hollywood’s limelight for a while.
Disney+ also announced plans for a “Real Steel” series in 2022, although there hasn’t been much progress reported since. Levy mentioned that the development of the series is waiting on a showrunner and a scriptwriting team. He also noted that the recent SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes have affected his projects, including this series and a new “Star Wars” movie.
As it stands, it’s unclear whether the continuation of “Real Steel” will be through a new series or a film sequel, or if plans might be shelved entirely. For now, only time will tell if Hugh Jackman’s sci-fi adventure as a boxing robot’s trainer with Max and Atom will materialize or not.
