Yukito Kishiro creates the manga series Battle Angel Alita (Gunnm), which serves as the source material for the movie.
20th Century Fox and James Cameron announce the live-action film adaptation of the manga Battle Angel Alita.
Director Robert Rodriguez is announced to direct the film Alita: Battle Angel, with James Cameron as a producer.
The film Alita: Battle Angel, directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron, is released in theaters worldwide.