Rage of Stars (2026)
Rights holder / Distributor: Lukra Films – production; Sublimity Entertainment – international sales representative; Kinologistika – distributor for Russia
„Rage of Stars (2026) is a Polish independent science fiction action thriller film, shot entirely in English. The film was written and directed by Lukas Rog, and the main role is entrusted to Andrea Tivadar. Its worldwide release is scheduled for October 16, 2026, although the production has already premiered in individual markets.
The film is a full-length sequel to the short film "„No Stars Anymore“", which Lukas Rog created in 2021 and which has won awards at international festivals. The curious thing is that "„Rage of Stars“" was made with a budget of around $500,000, but was conceived as a large-scale genre production with its own mythology, an international cast, and an ambitious visual style.
Plot
The action takes place in the near future, in which the world is gradually sinking into chaos, and a series of unexplained events begin to worry international services. The center is Gemma, an employee of the special unit ISOP, who begins to experience disturbing visions. These gradually turn out to be connected to the disappearance of children and a series of strange phenomena that cannot be explained by the usual means of a criminal investigation.
As Gemma tries to understand what is happening, the line between reality, visions and impending disaster begins to blur. Dead animals, strange figures, kidnappings and traces of occult forces gradually turn out to be parts of a bigger picture. The story combines elements of police thriller, science fiction and apocalyptic horror, while maintaining the mystery surrounding the true nature of the threat.
Directing
Lukas Rog makes his feature-length directorial debut with a film that clearly relies not only on story but also on atmosphere. As a self-taught director, he simultaneously takes on the script, direction and editing, and the filming process takes place entirely in Poland. This is an interesting example of an independent production that tries to achieve the large-scale feel of Hollywood films. movies with far more limited means.
The director's approach seems to be aimed at mixing realistic action with a gradually building supernatural threat. The cinematography is on point. Wojciech Pawlowski, and the music was created by several composers, including Paleowolf, Male, Ryan Taubert, Skrika, and Davron Mananov. It is the combination of action, dark atmosphere, and unexplained phenomena that is one of the project's distinctive features.
Acting
Andrea Tivadar is at the center of the story as Gemma and carries the brunt of the production. The actress is known for international projects such as "„Killing Eve“" and "„Warrior Nun“", and the official information about the film also lists her appearances in "„Safe Inside“" and "„L2: Empuraan“". Here she gets a role that requires both a physical presence in the action scenes and the ability to convey the psychological tension of a heroine who gradually loses security in her own perceptions.
Among the rest of the cast, the following stand out: Jord Knotter like Luke, Jack McAvoy like Chris, Elijah Rowan like Tom and Malgorzata Klara as commander. Knotter is known from "„The Pod Generation“", while McAvoy and Rowan have roles in "„Vikings“", which further lends an international character to the cast. Mayu Gralinska-Sakai and Jakub Ormanets are also among the leading names in production.
Conclusion
„Rage of Stars“" seems like an ambitious independent project that tries to combine large-scale action with science fiction, mystery and apocalyptic motifs. The connection to "No Stars Anymore" gives the story an already established foundation, but the feature-length version significantly expands the world and conflicts surrounding Gemma. The film has the potential to attract viewers looking for a different alternative to the standard studio sci-fi movies.
The official world premiere is scheduled for October 16, 2026, so the final assessment of the realization and acting performances will be possible after its wider distribution. What is especially impressive is the scale of the project compared to its independent budget and the fact that Lukas Rog He is behind most of the creative decisions himself. "„Rage of Stars“" is definitely a curious title for fans of science fiction, action, and dark stories about the end of the world.
