Beyond Skyline

Beyond Skyline

Year: 2017

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: Liam O'Donnell

ActionAdventureSci-FiThrillerHorror

As Los Angeles vanishes into thin air, Detective Mark Corley (Frank Grillo) embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his estranged son from an alien stronghold. After crash-landing in Southeast Asia, he must rally a motley crew of survivors to uncover the secrets of the extraterrestrial threat and reclaim the planet from an otherworldly grasp.

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Timeline – Beyond Skyline (2017)
Trace every key event in Beyond Skyline (2017) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Mark's Struggle

Mark Corley, a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, is desperately trying to reconnect with his estranged son, Trent. His emotional turmoil sets the stage for the chaos that is about to unfold as an alien invasion threatens their lives.

Los Angeles
2

Jailbreak

In a desperate attempt to save his son, Mark helps Trent escape from jail. This act of rebellion becomes crucial as the city faces an imminent and devastating threat.

Los Angeles Jail
3

Alien Invasion Begins

As Mark and Trent make their escape, a catastrophic alien invasion erupts over Los Angeles. The city is engulfed in mysterious blue light, pulling its inhabitants into alien spaceships.

Los Angeles
4

Survival in the Tunnels

Mark, along with a small group of survivors including Audrey and Sarge, navigates the underground subway tunnels to avoid the chaos above. Tragically, they witness many of their companions being picked off one by one by the alien forces.

Subway Tunnels
5

Escape to the Marina

After the destruction of the city due to a nuclear explosion, Mark and the survivors flee to the marina. However, their hope for safety is short-lived as they are unexpectedly abducted by a massive alien vessel.

Marina
6

Aboard the Alien Ship

Inside the alien ship, Mark begins a frantic search for his son Trent, where he encounters Elaine and her transformed husband Jarrod. The sight of Jarrod as a bio-mechanical soldier raises the stakes of their perilous situation.

Alien Ship
7

Elaine's Tragic Loss

During their harrowing time together, Elaine goes into labor but tragically dies during childbirth. This heart-wrenching event further complicates Mark's mission to rescue Trent amidst the chaos.

Alien Ship
8

Jarrod's Sacrifice

In a selfless act, Jarrod sacrifices himself to allow Mark to escape. This crucial moment underscores the deep connections formed amidst the survival struggle against the overwhelmingly powerful aliens.

Alien Ship
9

A Rapidly Aging Baby

After escaping the alien ship, Mark and the remaining survivors discover that the newborn baby is aging rapidly. Within a day, she transforms from an infant into a three-year-old, hinting at her unique and essential role in the unfolding conflict.

Jungle
10

Resistance Hideout

Guided by Sua and Kanya, Mark and the survivors reach a hidden human resistance hideout. The group prepares to confront the various threats posed by both the alien forces and rogue ex-police.

Human Resistance Hideout
11

The Ambush

As they regroup, the resistance faces an ambush by Huana, a rogue policeman leader. The situation becomes dire, but Huana is ultimately disarmed and captured, allowing the resistance to regroup.

12

Discovery of the Serum

Harper, a former drug chemist turned medical officer, discovers that the accelerated baby girl holds unique DNA that could potentially combat the alien threat. This revelation brings hope to the beleaguered group.

13

Kanya's Heroic Sacrifice

Kanya makes a noble sacrifice to save her friends from an alien creature. This act of bravery, however, reveals their hiding place to the advancing alien forces, creating a race against time.

14

The Counteroffensive

In a final stand, Mark, Audrey, Sua, and Huana initiate a counteroffensive against the alien hordes. Despite injuries, they launch a desperate fight for survival to save the remnants of humanity.

15

Ten Years Later

Fast forward a decade, and the once-infant girl named Rose has become a commanding presence aboard an alien ship. Alongside Trent, who is now part human and part alien, they embark on a mission to reclaim freedom from the remaining alien ships.

Ten Years Later Space

Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:10

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