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We all loved I Am Number Four, but is there another movie in the works? We sure hope so! Here’s everything we know about a potential sequel.
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Introduction
I Am Number Four is a 2011 American teen sci-fi action film directed by D. J. Caruso and starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron, and Callan McAuliffe. The screenplay by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Marti Noxon is based on Pittacus Lore’s 2010 novel I Am Number Four. The Hollywood Reporter called the film “a not-so-credible tale of an alien hiding out on Earth”, but Variety said it was “a solid teenpic that should establish star Alex Pettyfer as a genuine box office draw.”
I Am Number Four
I Am Number Four is a 2011 American teen science fiction action film directed by D. J. Caruso and starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron, and Callan McAuliffe. The screenplay, by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, is based on Pittacus Lore’s novel I Am Number Four (2010). The film tells the story of John Smith (Pettyfer), an alien from the planet Lorien who must go into hiding on Earth after three of his fellow aliens are killed.
The film was released in the United States on February 18, 2011. After opening to mediocre box office receipts and critical reception, its release was expanded to 3,154 theaters.
The Movie
The movie I Am Number Four was released in 2011 and was a science fiction action movie about an alien who takes on the identity of a high school student. The movie was based on the book series by Pittacus Lore.
The movie was directed by D.J. Caruso and starred Alex Pettyfer, Teresa Palmer, Timothy Olyphant, and Callan McAuliffe. I Am Number Four was a box office success, grossing $144 million against a budget of $60 million.
Critics were divided on the film, with some praising it as an exciting summer blockbuster, while others criticized its plot holes and lack of originality. Despite this, the film’s visual effects were universally praised.
As of now, there are no plans for a sequel to I Am Number Four.
The Books
Based on the novel series by Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four follows the story of John Smith, an extraterrestrial from the planet Lorien. After the destruction of their home world, nine children and nine adults were sent to Earth to hide and develop their Legacies, supernatural abilities that would allow them to fight back when the time was right. But when three of their own are killed, John realizes that he is next.
The first book in the series, I Am Number Four was published in 2010 and was an instant success. It debuted at #3 on the New York Times Best Seller list and was quickly turned into a motion picture by Dreamworks Studios, released in 2011. The second book in the series, The Power of Six, was published in 2011 and also became a bestseller.
With two successful book-to-movie adaptations already under its belt, it’s no surprise that fans are wondering if there will be another movie for I Am Number Four. Unfortunately, as of right now, there are no plans for a sequel. However, with such a popular novel series and fan following, it’s always possible that things could change in the future.
The Characters
The Characters:
Number 4 – John Smith (Alex Pettyfer)
Sarah – Number 6 (Teresa Palmer)
Number 7 – Sam Goode (Callum Keith Rennie)
Five – Henri (Djimon Hounsou)
The Plot
I Am Number Four is a 2011 American teen science fiction action film directed by D. J. Caruso and starring Alex Pettyfer, Teresa Palmer, Callan McAuliffe, and Timothy Olyphant. The screenplay, by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Marti Noxon, is based on Pittacus Lore’s novel I Am Number Four (2010). The Hollywood Reporter stated that the film was “aimed at a young adult audience” and compared it to television series Smallville (2001–2011), which was also developed by Gough and Millar.
The film was released in theaters on February 18, 2011, in the United States and Canada by DreamWorks Pictures. It grossed $144 million against its $60 million budget and received generally unfavorable reviews from critics; some praised its acting performances—particularly that of Pettyfer—and visual effects but criticized its plot holes and overall execution.
The setting
The story of I Am Number Four takes place in the fictional town of Paradise, Ohio, and revolves around John Smith, an alien from the planet Lorien.
On the planet Lorien, each child is given a unique number to protect them from their enemies, the Mogadorians. The Mogadorians are intent on exterminating all of the children of Lorien, so when they destroyed Lorien, nine children and their guardians were sent to Earth to escape them.
Each child has their own special ability, or “Legacy”, that sets them apart from humans. As they come of age on Earth, they begin to develop these abilities. John Smith is Number Four, and his Legacy is the ability to create fire with his mind.
The ending
The ending of I Am Number Four suggests that there could be another movie in the franchise, as John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is seen running towards a ship that will take him off-world. However, it is not clear if a sequel will actually be made.
The Sequel
At this point, it does not appear that another movie for I Am Number 4 is in development. However, considering the popularity of the first movie, it is possible that a sequel could be made in the future.
Conclusion
After careful consideration, we have come to the conclusion that there is not another movie for I Am Number 4. While we enjoyed the first movie, we do not think that it would be able to sustain another film.
