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Universal Pictures Revives Surprise Hit Franchise with Next-Gen Naval Warfare

Against all odds, Battleship is charting a course back to theaters. Universal has confirmed Battleship 2 for a 2025 release, bringing back the explosive alien-vs-navy action that turned the 2012 board game adaptation into a cult favorite. This time, the stakes are global, the aliens are angrier, and the naval tactics are even more insane.

ANCHORS AWEIGH: WHAT’S NEW IN THE SEQUEL

✔ Global Conflict: The alien “Regents” return with a full-scale invasion of Earth’s oceans
✔ Next-Gen Tech: Humanity fights back with:

• AI-controlled destroyers

• Underwater mech suits

• A salvaged alien warship
  ✔ Cast:

• Taylor Kitsch reprises his role as Lieutenant Alex Hopper

• The Old Guard’s Kiki Layne as a rogue submarine captain

• Stranger Things’ David Harbour as a grizzled admiral

WHY THIS UNLIKELY SEQUEL MATTERS

The original film:

• Grossed $303M despite mixed reviews

• Pioneered realistic VFX for naval combat

• Developed a loyal following on streaming

This sequel aims to:

• Fix criticisms of the first film (more strategy, less luck)

• Expand the alien mythology

• Deliver Top Gun: Maverick-level aerial/naval action

PRODUCTION DETAILS

• Director: Skyscraper’s Rawson Marshall Thurber

• Naval Consultants: Real U.S. Navy officers advised on tactics

• Filming Locations:

  • USS Museum Ship locations

  • Massive water tanks in Malta

  • Hawaii for open-ocean scenes

• Practical Effects: Real explosions with CGI enhancements

Release Date: May 23, 2025 (Memorial Day weekend)

Early Buzz: Test footage of the “underwater dogfight” sequence reportedly drew applause from military advisors.

“We’re not just playing Battleship anymore,” teased producer Sarah Aubrey. “This is all-out war.” With next-generation VFX and a smarter script, Battleship 2 might just sink the “video game movie curse” for good.