'The Cloverfield Paradox,' Directed by Nigerian-American Filmmaker Julius Onah, Is Now on Netflix

Netflix pulled a Beyoncé by announcing that it will release The Cloverfield Paradox, the sequel of J.J. Abrams' 10 Cloverfield Lane after last night's Super Bowl concluded.

The credits of the film caught our eye, as the film is directed by Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo.

Here's the synopsis from Netflix:

"Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality."

Watch the trailer below:

2018 is sure to be a strong year for Onah, as he's currently in post-production for another feature film, Luce, starring Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Tim Rother and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

The Benue State native also has an interactive platform, Open Continents—his global media project comprising his short and feature films, music videos and his work in television.