It seems only a matter of time before we hear that there is going to be a sequel to District 9 and judging from what we saw in the movie, chances are that it will be called District 10.
Let’s see what the movie has going for it:
1. It cost only an astonishing $30 million to make the movie.
2. It made $37 million domestically on its first weekend so the movie will be very profitable.
3. The ending of the movie was a very nice, neat setup for a sequel and even refers to the state of affairs in District 10.
4. There is already buzz in the industry that District 9 is going to receive some serious Oscar consideration (although in my opinion it is way too early to even think about this – don’t forget, the Academy has a very short memory and it is only August).
5. Director Neill Blomkamp wants a sequel. He has told Entertainment Weekly, “I would do anything to go back to the world of District 9 again. Or District 10.”
It seems only logical that another movie will be in theatres sometime within the next 3 years with Blomkamp behind the camera and producer Peter Jackson lending his deep pockets to the project. Hopefully we will see how this one is going to play out in the very near future.
P.S. Up there is a picture I've found on the net - funny poster for District 10, including Nicolas Cage as Superman =)
