Skyline: Warpath

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Skyline: Warpath is an upcoming American science fiction action film written and directed by Liam O'Donnell. It stars Iko Uwais, Scott Adkins, Louis Mandylor, Randall Bacon and Yayan Ruhian. It is the fourth installment in the Skyline film series, serving as a sequel to Skylines (2020).

Premise

Set five years after the events of Beyond Skyline, Sua discovers the powerful Radial Gauntlet, as he must deal with the corrupt Eric and the army of alien invaders.

Cast

Production

In December 2020, Frank Grillo expressed interest in reprising his role in the series.{{cite web|url=http://theactionelite.com/frank-grillo-to-return-for-the-fourth-movie-in-skyline-franchise/|work=The Action Elite|title=Frank Grillo to Return for the Fourth Movie in Skyline Franchise?|author=Jerva, John|date=December 22, 2020|accessdate=July 29, 2021}} By August 2021, O'Donnell announced that he had finished writing the script, while revealing the official title to be Skyline Radial.{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3677981/skyline-radial-fourth-skyline-teased-director-liam-odonnell/|work=Bloody Disgusting|title='Skyline Radial': Fourth 'Skyline' Teased by Director Liam O'Donnell|author=Miska, Brad|date=August 12, 2021|accessdate=November 5, 2023}} The filmmaker stated that the plot will include a father/daughter reunion plot, while acknowledging that he may have some rewrites to complete in the future.{{cite web|url=https://www.joblo.com/skyline-radial-liam-odonnell-skyline-4/|work=JoBlo.com|title=Skyline Radial: Liam O'Donnell has written a script for Skyline 4|author=Hamman, Cody|date=August 12, 2021|accessdate=November 5, 2023}}

In May 2022, it was announced that O'Donnell will once again serve as writer/director for the new movie. The filmmaker stated that he views the installment as the Fast Five or The Avengers equivalent in the film series, where various characters from previous movies will team up for a "bigger...sci-fi martial arts adventure." Principal photography was scheduled to commence later that year, with Screen Media acting as the international distribution sales company in collaboration with its parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, while a distributor would be determined following a presence at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/screen-media-international-rights-skyline-radial-foresight-unlimited-launching-project-in-cannes-1235020160/|work=Deadline Hollywood|title=Screen Media Picks Up Int'l Rights To 'Skyline Radial', Foresight Unlimited Launching Project In Cannes|author=Lodderhose, Diana|date=May 10, 2022|accessdate=November 5, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/skyline-radial-screen-media-international-sales-rights/|work=Collider|title='Skyline Radial': Screen Media Snags International Sales Rights for Sci-Fi Film|author=O'Rourke, Ryan|date=May 11, 2022|accessdate=November 5, 2023}} Grillo and Lindsey Morgan are slated to reprise their respective roles, with the plot centering around Col. Rose Corley hiring a crew with a planned mission of freeing her father Det. Mark Corley from an alien prison; while coming into conflict with the most powerful force in the universe, and alien race called The Radial.{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3714352/skyline-radial-detailed-liam-odonnell-returning-to-direct/|work=Bloody Disgusting|title='Skyline Radial' Detailed, Liam O'Donnell Returning to Direct!|author=Miska, Brad|date=May 10, 2022|accessdate=November 5, 2023}}

In January 2024, it was announced that the film now titled Skyline: Warpath had commenced principal photography in Indonesia. Iko Uwais was reported to return as Sua, with Scott Adkins, Louis Mandylor, Randall Bacon, and Yayan Ruhian joining the cast. XYZ Films will distribute the movie domestically.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/skyline-sequel-iko-uwais-scott-adkins-xyz-martial-arts-alien-invasion-skyline-warpath-1235794161/|work=Deadline Hollywood|title=XYZ Picks Up U.S. Rights To Martial Arts Alien Invasion Pic 'Skyline: Warpath' Starring Iko Uwais & Scott Adkins; First Look Images Revealed|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=January 16, 2024|accessdate=January 16, 2024}}

Release

Skyline: Warpath is scheduled to be released in the United States in 2025.

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