'Lords of War', the sequel to the 2005 crime thriller Lord of War, is set for a 2027 theatrical release after being acquired by Vertical, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the film will see Nicolas Cage reprise his role as arms dealer Yuri Orlov. The sequel introduces a new conflict as Orlov discovers he has a son, Anton, played by Bill Skarsgard, who is building a powerful mercenary army to rival his father's operations.