DreamWorks Pictures announces “Real Steel 2,” bringing back Hugh Jackman in his iconic role as Charlie Kenton and introducing Tye Sheridan as his grown-up son, Max. The long-awaited sequel promises to deliver even more heart-pounding action, advanced robot boxing, and an emotional father-son journey.
“Real Steel 2” picks up a decade after the original, in a world where robot boxing has evolved with cutting-edge technology and even higher stakes. Charlie Kenton, once a washed-up fighter turned robot trainer, is now a renowned figure in the sport. Max, now in his mid-twenties, has followed in his father’s footsteps, striving to make a name for himself in the robot boxing world.
The sequel will explore the complexities of Charlie and Max’s relationship as they navigate the challenges of the new era of robot boxing. The film will delve into their struggles, triumphs, and the powerful bond that unites them. With advanced special effects and state-of-the-art CGI, “Real Steel 2” promises to take the robot battles to an unprecedented level of excitement and realism.
Real Steel is a 2011 American science fiction sports drama film starring Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo and co-produced and directed by Shawn Levy for DreamWorks Pictures. The film is based on the short story “Steel”, written by Richard Matheson, which was originally published in the May 1956 edition of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and later adapted into a 1963 Twilight Zone episode. Real Steel was in development for several years before production began on June 24, 2010. Filming took place primarily in the U.S. state of Michigan. Animatronic robots were built for the film, and motion capture technology was used to depict the rodeo brawling of computer-generated robots and animatronics, respectively.Real Steel was released by Touchstone Pictures in Australia on October 6, 2011, and in the United States and Canada on October 7, 2011, grossing nearly $300 million at the box office. It received mixed reviews, with criticism for the formulaic nature of the plot and the fact that elements remained unresolved or were predictable, but also praise for the visual effects, action sequences and acting performances. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 84th Academy Awards, but lost to Hugo.
