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A24's 'Onslaught' Debuts Sep 4, 2026 – Sniper Protects Daughter

6/3/2026

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Arjona Protects Daughter

A24 will release the film Onslaught in U.S. theaters on September 4, 2026.
Adam Wingard directs and co-writes Onslaught with Simon Barrett.
Adria Arjona stars as an Army sniper protecting her daughter from rogue genetically engineered super soldiers.
Production companies include 828 Productions, A24 Television, Breakaway Civilization, Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company.
A trailer for Onslaught debuted on June 2, 2026, generating early interest.

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Wingard Rejects Sequel

Director Adam Wingard turned down the Monsterverse sequel “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova” because filming Onslaught conflicted with his schedule.
Principal photography for Onslaught began in Albuquerque, New Mexico in November 2024 and concluded in January 2025.
Lyrical Media and A24 co-financed the film, with Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers of Lyrical Media serving as executive producers.
Adria Arjona also serves as an executive producer on the project.

History

Historical Context

James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster Avatar, made on a $237 million budget and grossing $2.9 billion, revived worldwide demand for high-tech 3D sci-fi and prompted studios to invest in ambitious visual effects. Inspired by that trend, A24’s 2026 indie film Onslaught, directed by Adam Wingard and shot in Albuquerque, aims to replicate the genre’s commercial impact.

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Arjona Protects Daughter

A24 will release the film Onslaught in U.S. theaters on September 4, 2026.
Adam Wingard directs and co-writes Onslaught with Simon Barrett.
Adria Arjona stars as an Army sniper protecting her daughter from rogue genetically engineered super soldiers.
Production companies include 828 Productions, A24 Television, Breakaway Civilization, Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company.
A trailer for Onslaught debuted on June 2, 2026, generating early interest.

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