Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for "Midnight Special," the sci-fi thriller from writer/director Jeff Nichols ("Mud," "Take Shelter").

Michael Shannon stars as a father who goes on the run to protect his young son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher) and to uncover the truth beyond the boy's special powers. However, what begins as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the federal government.

Also starring Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver and Sam Shepard, "Midnight Special" opens March 18.