Netflix has released the first official trailer for Ray Gunn, a long-gestating animated feature directed by Brad Bird. The project, which Bird has been developing for approximately 30 years, is a science-fiction neo-noir set in the retrofuturistic metropolis of Metropia. The film's visual style is inspired by 1939 and features an Art Deco aesthetic where humans and aliens coexist.
The story follows Raymond “Ray” Gunn, voiced by Sam Rockwell, a traditional private investigator operating in a world increasingly reliant on technology. Alongside his alien partner, Eye-Ra (voiced by Tom Waits), Gunn becomes involved in a murder investigation concerning Venus Nova, a multimedia superstar voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The production is a collaboration between Skydance Animation and Netflix, with a budget reported at approximately $150 million.
Ray Gunn is scheduled for a limited theatrical release, including 70mm engagements, on December 4, 2026, before its global streaming debut on Netflix on December 18, 2026. The film features a musical score by Michael Giacchino and includes songs performed by Johansson, written by Kimbra.
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Brad Bird · Netflix · Sam Rockwell · Scarlett Johansson · Skydance Animation · Tom Waits