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Nebula Rising: Part Two

Nebula Rising Saga · Nebula Rising Collection

2026 148 min PG-13
Critic8.7
Sci-Fi Adventure Drama
Max Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

Captain Lena Voss leads the last human fleet into the Nebula Gate as an ancient enemy awakens on the far side of the galaxy.
Story 8.5
Acting 9.0
Direction 9.2
Cinematography 9.5
Music 9.0
Pacing 8.0
Originality 7.8
Emotional Impact 8.6
Overall 8.7

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.7 /10

Visual spectacle

The Nebula Gate sequence is breathtaking.

Performances

Zendaya anchors with quiet authority.

Pros

  • Breathtaking effects
  • Strong performances
  • Epic score

Cons

  • Middle act pacing dips
  • Requires Part One
Verdict A visually staggering sequel that deepens the saga.

AI Review

Sweeping sci-fi sequel — Arrival meets Interstellar at war.

A visually staggering sequel that deepens the saga.

Watch in IMAX or Dolby Cinema.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects · Won

BAFTA

Best Production Design · Nominated

Timeline

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Development

Greenlit after Part One success.

Principal photography

142 shoot days in Iceland and UK.

Post-production

14 months VFX by Weta FX and ILM.

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects Won

BAFTA

Best Production Design Nominated

Production

Development

Greenlit after Part One success.

Principal photography

142 shoot days in Iceland and UK.

Post-production

14 months VFX by Weta FX and ILM.

Streaming

Max Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Zendaya Captain Lena Voss
Oscar Isaac Dr. Elias Marr
Brian Tyree Henry Commander Holt
Cate Blanchett Director Chen
Stellan Skarsgård Admiral Kael

Characters

Captain Lena Voss Zendaya
Dr. Elias Marr Oscar Isaac
Commander Holt Brian Tyree Henry
Director Chen Cate Blanchett
Admiral Kael Stellan Skarsgård

Crew

Denis Villeneuve Director
Hans Zimmer Composer
Roger Deakins Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Nebula Gate — Hans Zimmer
  2. Fleet Ascendant — Hans Zimmer
  3. The Architects — Hans Zimmer feat. Lisa Gerrard

Trivia

  • Nebula Gate set built full-scale at Pinewood.
  • Hans Zimmer recorded choir inside Icelandic lava tube.

Quotes

"We didn't cross the gate to conquer. We crossed to listen."

"Every star you see is someone who never made it home."

Goofs

  • Star map shows Orion in wrong hemisphere.

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