Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Netflix Sets Limited Theatrical Release for Ray Gunn
Netflix shared the first trailer for a new animated movie called Ray Gunn.
Brad Bird directed the film.
It will play in some theaters in 70mm starting December 4.
The movie will arrive on Netflix on December 18.
Sam Rockwell voices a private detective named Raymond Gunn.
Scarlett Johansson voices a multimedia star named Venus Nova.
The story takes place in a huge city called Metropia, where humans and aliens live together.
The movie has a large voice cast, including Tom Waits and Alan Tudyk.
Netflix released the first trailer for Brad Bird’s animated film Ray Gunn.
Ray Gunn will receive a limited 70mm theatrical release on December 4.
The film is scheduled to debut on Netflix on December 18.
Sam Rockwell voices private detective Raymond Gunn, while Scarlett Johansson voices Venus Nova.
Set in the alternate-future city of Metropia, the story involves murder and a multimedia star.
- Who
- Netflix, director Brad Bird, and a voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits.
- What
- Netflix unveiled the first trailer for Ray Gunn and announced a limited 70mm theatrical release.
- When
- The theatrical release is scheduled for December 4, followed by the Netflix launch on December 18.
- Where
- The film will play in select theaters and later stream on Netflix; its story is set in Metropia.
- Why
- Netflix revealed the trailer and theatrical plans ahead of the film’s platform release.
- Film
- Ray Gunn
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Theatrical release
- Limited 70mm engagement beginning December 4
- Netflix release
- December 18
- Lead voice cast
- Sam Rockwell as Raymond Gunn and Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova
- Setting
- Metropia, a gigantic alternate-future city inhabited by aliens and humans
- Production
- A Netflix and Skydance Animation production