Brad Bird's Sci-Fi Noir Film Ray Gunn Gets a Trailer and Release Dates
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Netflix released the debut trailer for Brad Bird's sci-fi noir animated film Ray Gunn, confirming a limited theatrical run on December 4 followed by a streaming release on December 18.
Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Ray Gunn, marking the long awaited return of director Brad Bird. This project is his first feature since 2018, and it brings a distinct visual style to the streaming platform alongside a theatrical run. Fans can catch the movie in select theaters starting December 4 before it arrives on Netflix globally on December 18.
The film takes place in Metropia, an alternate future viewed through a 1939 aesthetic lens. Sam Rockwell voices the lead private investigator Raymond Gunn, who finds himself entangled in a complex web of aliens, murder, and a prominent multimedia star named Venus Nova, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. Tom Waits also joins the impressive voice cast for this unique blend of classic detective tropes and science fiction.
According to reporting by IGN South Africa, Brad Bird has spent over three decades developing the concept. He describes the movie as a combination of a gritty detective story and retro space adventures, comparing the tone to a collision between The Maltese Falcon and Buck Rogers. It is a passion project that leans heavily into traditional cinematic storytelling and extreme characters.
For audiences who follow animated features as closely as major gaming releases, the hybrid release model offers flexibility whether you prefer a night out at the cinema or a couch stream. Projects with this level of creative backing always draw attention across digital communities, especially when they bring together top tier talent for a wholly original universe.
Tags: Animation, Streaming, Film, Sci-Fi
Original article: IGN South Africa