David Farnor | On 13, Nov 2023

Netflix will be bringing Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon to our screens in two parts – and a new, full trailer gives us a real taste of what the first half has in store this December.

After crash landing on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a stranger with a mysterious past, begins a new life among a peaceful settlement of farmers. But she soon becomes their only hope for survival when the tyrannical Regent Balisarius (Fra Fee) and his cruel emissary, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), discover the farmers have unwittingly sold their crops to the Bloodaxes (Cleopatra Coleman and Ray Fisher) — leaders of a fierce group of insurgents hunted by the Motherworld.

Tasked with finding fighters who would risk their lives to defend the people of Veldt, Kora and Gunnar (Michiel Huisman), a tenderhearted farmer naive in the realities of war, journey to different worlds in search of the Bloodaxes, and assemble a small band of warriors who share a common need for redemption along the way: Kai (Charlie Hunnam), a pilot and gun for hire; General Titus (Djimon Hounsou), a legendary commander; Nemesis (Doona Bae), a master swordswoman; Tarak (Staz Nair), a captive with a regal past; and Milius (E. Duffy), a resistance fighter. Back on Veldt, Jimmy (voiced by Anthony Hopkins), an ancient mechanized protector hiding in the wings, awakens with a new purpose. But the newly formed revolutionaries must learn to trust each other and fight as one before the armies of the Motherworld come to destroy them all.

Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire will be released in cinemas on 15th December before streaming on 22nd December. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver will be released on 19th April 2024.

Here’s the trailer:

 

Watch: New trailer for Netflix’s Rebel Moon

22nd August 2023

“Do you know the story of the Princess Issa?” That’s the sound of Netflix and Zack Snyder teaming up to create a new sci-fi myth with Rebel Moon – and a new trailer gives us a look at the epic.

When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival.

Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors — outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge.

As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.

You can see the resulting carnage on 22nd December, when the film premieres on Netflix. Here’s the trailer:

 

Watch: First teaser for Rebel Moon

18th June 2023

“I thought I knew what a big movie was…” That’s the sound of Netflix taking us behind the scenes of Rebel Moon in a new teaser for Zack Snyder’s sci-fi epic.

The film follows a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors — outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.

The movie debuts on Netflix on 22nd December – here’s the new video:

 

First look: Netflix’s Rebel Moon set for December debut

21st January 2023

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon will officially be released on Netflix UK this December, the streamer has announced.

A sci-fi riff on ​​Akira Kurosawa’s classic Seven Samurai, the blockbuster follows a small space colony that turns to intergalactic warriors to help protect itself from the threatening might of an interstellar empire.

The star-studded cast includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cary Elwes, Alfonso Herrera, Jena Malone and Anthony Hopkins.

You can see them in action on 22nd December 2023, with a teaser for Netflix’s slate this year giving us a first glimpse of the film:

 

Anthony Hopkins joins Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon

8th June 2022

Anthony Hopkins has joined the cast of Rebel Moon.

Zack Snyder’s latest Netflix film is a sci-fi riff on ​​Akira Kurosawa’s classic Seven Samurai: a small space colony that turns to intergalactic warriors to help protect itself from the threatening might of an interstellar empire. Hopkins will play Jimmy, a sentient JC1435 mechanized battle robot who once defended a slain king. 

He joins an already enormous cast, including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cary Elwes, Alfonso Herrera, Jena Malone and more.

The news was announced by Netflix alongside the unveiling of new test footage from the project:

Forging ahead. Here’s a recent makeup test I shot on my iPhone. #RebelMoon #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/3DaIlzBpLv

— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) June 7, 2022

Ed Skrein, Fra Fee join Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon

19th May 2022

Ed Skrein and Fra Fee are among the latest to join the cast of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.

The Netflix sci-fi is set on a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy, which finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. They dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighbouring planets to help them take a stand.

Directed by Snyder from a script by Snyder, Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, the project has wasted no time in assembling a stacked cast, led by Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Sofia Boutella and Jena Malone, not to mention Michiel Huisman, Cary Elwes and Corey Stoll.

Now, the film has added star power to boot, with Ed Skrein (Deadpool, Alita: Battle Angel) and Fra Fee (Hawkeye, Les Misérables) both signing up for the project, along with Rhian Rhees (Halloween, Confession of a Child of the Century) and Cleopatra Coleman (Dopesick, In the Shadow of the Moon). Skrein is replacing Rupert Friend in the role of the principal villain.

 

Cary Elwes, Corey Stoll join Netflix’s Rebel Moon

10th April 2022

Cary Elwes and Corey Stoll are the latest star names to sign up for a voyage to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.

The Netflix film is set on a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy, which finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. They dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighbouring planets to help them take a stand.

Directed by Snyder from a script by Snyder, Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, the sci-fi project already has an impressive cast lined up, including Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, Shantaram, The Gentleman), Djimon Hounsou (The King’s Man, A Quiet Place Part II, Blood Diamond), Doona Bae (The Silent Sea, Jupiter Ascending, Sense8), Ray Fisher (Zack Snyder’s Justice League, True Detective), Sofia Boutella and Jena Malone.

Now, they’ got some company, with Michiel Huisman (The Flight Attendant, The Haunting of Hill House, Game of Thrones), Cary Elwes (Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Mission: Impossible 7, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Alfonso Herrera (Ozark, Sense8), and Corey Stoll (Billions, The Many Saints of Newark, West Side Story) all joining the cast.

 

Rebel Moon: Zack Snyder unveils new cast plus artwork for Netflix sci-fi

9th February 2022

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is beginning to take shape, with the Army of the Dead helmer unveiling new concept art for his sci-fi feature, along with an impressive cast list.

The film is set on a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy, which finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, they dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighbouring planets to help them take a stand.

Rebel Moon is the first feature to fall under the first look partnership between The Stone Quarry Productions, a production company founded by Zack and Deborah Snyder and their producing partner Wesley Coller, and Netflix.

We’ve got our first look at the vision Snyder has for the adventure, thanks to a new slew of artwork images. Helping to bring that to life will be Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, Shantaram, The Gentleman), Djimon Hounsou (The King’s Man, A Quiet Place Part II, Blood Diamond), Doona Bae (The Silent Sea, Jupiter Ascending, Sense8) and Ray Fisher (Zack Snyder’s Justice League, True Detective). They join the previously announced Sofia Boutella.

Other cast members include Jena Malone, Staz Nair, E Duffy, Charlotte Maggi and Sky Yang.

The film will be directed by Snyder from a script by Snyder, Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad.

 

Sofia Boutella to star in Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon

3rd November 2021

Sofia Boutella will star in Zack Snyder’s Netflix film Rebel Moon.

The project continues Netflix’s relationship with Snyder, who recently helmed zombie thriller Army of the Dead for the streamer. It also marks a reunion with Shay Hatten, who wrote Army of the Dead and also the German-language prequel to the zombie flick, Army of Thieves, starring and directed by Matthias Schweighöfer, plus the anime spin-off Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas.

Hatten is co-writing Rebel Moon with Snyder and Kurt Johnstad, based on a story by the latter two.

It’s set on a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy, which finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, they dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand.

Rebel Moon is the first feature to fall under the first look partnership between The Stone Quarry Productions, a production company founded by Zack and Deborah Snyder and their producing partner Wesley Coller, and Netflix.

Boutella came to be known for her break out turn in the hit franchise film The Kingsman. She went on to star in Universal’s The Mummy with Tom Cruise and Atomic Blonde alongside Charlize Theron, as well as Ramin Bahrini’s Fahrenheit 451 for HBO and the recently released sci-fi Settlers.

 

Zack Snyder to direct sci-fi adventure Rebel Moon for Netflix

7th July 2021

Zack Snyder is reteaming with Netflix for sci-fi adventure Rebel Moon.

The film continues Netflix’s relationship with Snyder, who just helmed zombie thriller Army of the Dead for the streamer. It also marks a reunion with Shay Hatten, who wrote Army of the Dead and also the German-language prequel to the zombie flick, Army of Thieves, starring and directed by Matthias Schweighöfer, plus the anime spin-off Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas.

Hatten is co-writing Rebel Moon with Snyder and Kurt Johnstad, with produces on the project including Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller and Zack Snyder for The Stone Quarry, plus Eric Newman for Grand Electric. One of Netflix’s most prolific producers, Newman drafted Snyder to direct his first film, Dawn of The Dead, in 2004. Netflix’s Scott Stuber oversaw that film in his then role of vice-chairman of Universal.

Rebel Moon will take us to a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy, which finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. They dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighbouring planets to help them take a stand.

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