STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for BATTLESHIP Featuring Rihanna

BATTLESHIP is coming to theaters on May 18, 2012 from Universal Pictures.  The Sci-fi action film is directed by Peter Berg and marks the acting debut for superstar Rihanna in which she plays a weapons specialist on one of the ships. Along with the singer, the cast includes Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson, Brooklyn Decker, Josh Pence, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, Tadanobu Asano, Hamish Linklater, Beau Brasseaux, Reila Aphrodit, Stephen Bishop, Griff Furst, Billy Slaughter and David Jensen.

The story takes place in the Hawaiian Islands, where an international naval fleet at Pearl Harbor engage in a very dynamic and intense battle against an alien race known as "The Regents". The aliens come to planet Earth, on a mission to build a power source in the ocean. Upon their visit, they come in contact with the navy fleet.

The film is also purported to show both sides of the story, from the aliens' perspective, as well as the humans' so the audience knows exactly where the opponent's ships are. Based on the Hasbro game of the same name.

To get a sneak peek of superstar Rihanna in the upcoming film, click below!