The Sequel Nobody Asked For - Skyline Sequel Gets The Green Light

The sequel that pretty much no one has been waiting for is heading into production. Reports from Cannes have revealed that 2010's disappointing alien invasion thriller Skyline is getting a sequel entitled 'Beyond Skyline'. Directed by the Strause Brothers, Skyline was a critical flop, garnering a paltry 15% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it was a moderate box office success, particularly overseas, so should we really be that surprised?

When Skyline was originally released, it went head to head with another film that featured an alien invasion of LA. The slightly less terrible Battle: Los Angeles won out, securing over $210 million world wide, compated to Skyline's $78 million. However, Skyline did only have a budget of $20 million to play with, although quite how much Universal will be willing to risk on the sequel remains to be seen.

(Credit: Universal Pictures)

The original directors, Greg and Colin Strause (self-named the Brothers Strause) of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem fame will not return. Instead, Liam O'Donnell, one of the producers and co-writers on the first movie, is set to make Beyond Skyline his directorial debut. No details on the plot or cast have been released.

Not that you care, but mild spoilers from the original below:

Of course, few of the characters from the original survived until the end of the movie, with the exception of the central couple, Jarrod and Elaine. At the end of the first Skyline, Jarrod and a pregnant Elaine were captured by the aliens, and Jarrod's brain was sucked out. However, his brain was so special (signified by being red instead of blue like everyone else's) that it was able to take over its new alien host. With the release of the above movie poster, there has been speculation that the character Jarrod will return with a shiny new alien body to show for his troubles.

Did we ask for this sequel? No. But will we watch it with an ample pinch of salt at the ready...yes!