Universal Soldier: The Return is a science fiction action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, reprising his role as Luc Deveraux, in a direct sequel to the 1992 movie "Universal Soldier" and the fourth film in the Universal Soldier film series, preceded by two made-for-TV movies "Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms" and "Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business" which this film ignores, thereby presenting an alternate continuity.