Watch the Skies movie poster

Watch the Skies

"On a thrilling chase around the earth, an alien teen discovers that life, love, and adventure are the same throughout the galaxy."

November 1, 2025 1h 50m

Released just last year. Watch the Skies is a animation/science fiction film. directed by Mark Byers.

Starring Sean Bean, Asa Butterfield, and Gemma Arterton

Synopsis

When a small starship crashes to earth, it is not a monster or alien overlord that emerges, but a teenage boy who has run away from home - a home on the far side of the galaxy. He is rescued from capture by the children of the same military leaders who are trying to catch him. Together, the kids must help their new alien friend repair his space ship from parts left behind by other alien explorers and escape before he is caught by the soldiers and studied by the scientists for the rest of his life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 2025 3 months ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
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Budget $18M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$18,000,000

Production Companies

  • Zycon Media
  • The Blue House Films
  • DeZerlin Media
  • Méliès Producciones Cinematográficas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watch the Skies about?

When a small starship crashes to earth, it is not a monster or alien overlord that emerges, but a teenage boy who has run away from home - a home on the far side of the galaxy. He is rescued from c...

Who directed Watch the Skies?

Watch the Skies was directed by Mark Byers.

How long is Watch the Skies?

Watch the Skies has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Watch the Skies released?

Watch the Skies was released on November 1, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Watch the Skies?

The main cast of Watch the Skies includes Sean Bean, Asa Butterfield, Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Laura Haddock.