Nicolas Cage’s Sequel Unveils a 21-Year Crime Thriller’s New Villain Replacement
Yuri faces a new rival
The teaser opens with Yuri being told the world has changed. He insists he can remain relevant, even as new arms dealers threaten to push aside the old guard.
Anton sees an opening in the market and aims to outpace his father. Rather than sell weapons only to warlords and dictators, he plans to supply the people who use them, including mercenaries.
A family battle for control
Yuri learns that Anton is building an organization and trying to replace him. His business partner says Anton considers himself an improved version of Yuri and views his father as outdated.
Yuri responds that dinosaurs ruled the world for 200 million years. When reminded that they went extinct, his demeanor changes. Anton’s growing power and ambition make the rivalry increasingly dangerous.
Cast and release details
Cage and Skarsgård star alongside Laura Harrier, Greg Tarzan Davis and Sylvia Hoeks. The film marks the first time Cage and Skarsgård have acted together. Niccol returns as director and screenwriter and is also a producer with Cage, Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi. Lords of War is scheduled to open in theaters Friday, January 22, 2027.
Key points
- Lords of War continues the story of Nicolas Cage’s arms dealer Yuri Orlov.
- Bill Skarsgård plays Yuri’s estranged son, Anton, who is challenging his father’s place in the arms trade.
- Andrew Niccol returns as director and screenwriter.
- The film is scheduled for a January 22, 2027, theatrical release.