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| Directed by | Andrew Niccol |
| Written by | Andrew Niccol |
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| Cinematography | Amir Mokri |
| Edited by | Álex Rodríguez |
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| Distributed by | Vertical (United States) |
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| Language | English |
Lords of War is an upcoming crime drama film. Serving as a sequel to Lord of War (2005), the film was written and directed by Andrew Niccol, and stars co-producer Nicolas Cage, who reprises his role, along with Bill Skarsgård, Laura Harrier, Sylvia Hoeks, and Greg Tarzan Davis.
Premise
Yuri Orlov discovers he has a son, Anton, who is trying to top his father's wrongs rather than stop them as he launches a mercenary army to fight America's Middle East conflicts.[1]
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov (largely based on the exploits of international arms dealer Viktor Bout)
- Bill Skarsgård as Anton Orlov
- Laura Harrier
- Sylvia Hoeks
- Greg Tarzan Davis
Production
Development
In May 2023, it was announced at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, that a sequel to Lord of War was in active development, written and directed by Andrew Niccol, and Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Yuri Orlov, with Bill Skarsgård joining the cast as his son Anton Orlov.[1] In February 2024, Laura Harrier joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[2] In November 2025, Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis joined the cast.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in November 2025 in Belgium.[4][5] Filming continued in December 2025 in Morocco at various Casablanca and Marrakech locations, as well as in Budapest.[6][7] Amir Mokri served as the cinematographer.[8]
Post-production
French-born Mexican Álex Rodríguez edited the film.[8]
Release
In March 2026, Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, planning to theatrically release the film sometime in 2027.[9][10]
References
- Vlessing, Etan (May 8, 2023). "Cannes: Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgård Nab Leads in Sequel 'Lords of War'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (February 22, 2024). "Laura Harrier Joins Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgård In Thriller Sequel 'Lords Of War'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- Ritman, Alex (November 10, 2025). "Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis Join 'Lord of War' Sequel for Vendome Alongside Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgard, Filming to Start This Month (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 10, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- Blevins, Adam (January 6, 2025). ""It's Happening This Year": Nic Cage's Long-Awaited 'Lord of War' Sequel Gets an Exciting Update From Bill Skarsgård". Collider. Archived from the original on January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- Lords of War Beside Productions
- Karim Debbagh on Preparing for Moroccan Shoot of 'Lords of War,' Working on His 'Biggest Shoot' With 'Matchbox' and Making Directorial Debut With 'Five Eyes' (EXCLUSIVE)
- "Lords of War, Sequel to Lord of War, Set to Film in Budapest". Budapest Reporter. August 26, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- "Andrew Niccol's Lords of War Acquired by Vertical". Vital Thrills. April 10, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2026). "Nicolas Cage & Bill Skarsgård 'Lords Of War' Sequel Picked Up By Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- "Lords of War; motion picture". U.S. Copyright Office. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
External links
- Lords of War at IMDb