Zenon: The Zequel

Zenon: The Zequel

Year: 2001

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Manny Coto

Science FictionAdventureFamilyComedyTV Movie

Back aboard the space station now commandeered by the military, 15‑year‑old Zenon Kar discovers a cryptic transmission. She must persuade the crew that the signal comes from friendly aliens willing to aid them before the station is dismantled.

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1

Zenon is assigned to work detail after the incident

Zenon shows Nebula Wade a new game, but the demonstration accidentally empties Commander Plank's office. As punishment, she is assigned to work detail in the Alien Patrol lab, marking the start of a more disciplined routine aboard the station.

Space Station - Commander Plank's Office
2

Zenon becomes caretaker to Margie Hammond

General Hammond assigns Zenon to look after his daughter Margie, a pushy and competitive rival. The two girls clash as Margie pressures Zenon to prove herself, setting up a tense, playful rivalry.

Space Station
3

Aunt Judy Kling tries to keep peace

Aunt Judy, a peacekeeper with humor, tries to smooth over the growing tensions between Zenon and Margie. Her warmth helps keep the environment buoyant despite the rivalries.

Space Station
4

Plan to locate the reclusive star Proto Zoa and the aliens

A signal from Earth hints at aliens seeking Proto Zoa. Zenon and Margie formulate a plan to track down the elusive star, gathering Nebula Wade, Orion, Proto Zoa, Aunt Judy, and Zenon’s mother Astrid to join the mission.

Space Station - Mission Briefing
5

Moon-bound voyage begins

The crew sets off toward the Moon on a dangerous mission. Their ship runs low on fuel and nearly crashes, but the crisis is averted when the arrival of the friendly aliens saves them.

Space - En Route to the Moon
6

On the Moon, Zenon meets friendly aliens

Zenon encounters the Moon’s alien visitors face-to-face and learns they have been lost in space for three years. The aliens communicate telepathically and request the ship’s navigation charts rather than forcing their way.

Moon Surface
7

They secure the charts and begin return

After persuading the aliens to take the charts, the group returns toward the space station. The mission tests their courage and teamwork as they navigate back through space.

Space - Between Moon and Space Station
8

Sabotage exposes fragile station condition

Back at the station, the crew finds sabotage has left the station in a fragile state that makes staying in orbit dangerous. General Hammond remains intent on withdrawing for safety.

Space Station
9

Margie finds her voice and defies authority

Margie pushes back against the containment and advocates for resilience and action. Her resolve sparks a shift in the dynamic aboard the station.

Space Station
10

Aliens return to help restore the station

The visiting aliens return and lend their aid, pushing the station back into a stable orbit and restoring previously decommissioned sections. Their gesture marks a turning point in the crisis.

Space Station
11

Power-sharing agreement between Plank and Hammond

Commander Plank and General Hammond strike a working arrangement to share command in the face of the crisis. The arrangement signals a new balance of leadership aboard the station.

Space Station - Command Center
12

Wedding ceremony and new inspiration

Plank and Aunt Judy marry in a ceremony conducted by Proto Zoa, who dedicates a new song to Zenon to symbolize renewed hope. The wedding also marks a milestone in the alliance with the aliens.

Space Station - Command Center
13

Revelation: aliens sought Zenon, not Proto Zoa

It is revealed that the aliens had been trying to contact Zenon all along, using Proto Zoa’s old concert as a beacon. The revelation reframes the mission as a personal coming-of-age moment for Zenon.

Space Station - Communications Hub
14

Margie decides to stay and become friends with Zenon

Margie chooses to remain on the station and forms a genuine friendship with Zenon. The two girls' rivalry shifts toward camaraderie as they plan future adventures.

Space Station
15

Romance possibility: Orion as a potential love interest

Zenon finds a possible romance in Orion, the scientist who helped guide the mission. The bond hints at further adventures and growth for Zenon beyond this crisis.

Space Station - Lab

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