The countdown is officially on for one of animation’s most intriguing upcoming films, as Netflix is giving audiences another look at the mysterious world of Ray Gunn ahead of its highly anticipated December debut.
From the creative mind of Brad Bird, the filmmaker behind beloved animated classics including The Iron Giant, The Incredibles and Ratatouille, the upcoming Skydance Animation feature is preparing to transport audiences into a rather unusual vision of the future. One where the familiar atmosphere of 1940s detective stories meets extraordinary technology, mysterious alien encounters and a city where things may not always be quite what they seem.
And with the film’s release now just weeks away, Netflix has officially unveiled a second trailer for Ray Gunn, offering another glimpse into the visually distinctive world of Metropia and the dangerous mystery awaiting its titular detective.
Set in an alternate future imagined through the eyes of 1939, the story follows private investigator Raymond Gunn, voiced by Sam Rockwell, as he finds himself caught up in a case involving murder, aliens and a mysterious multimedia celebrity named Venus Nova, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. What begins as another investigation quickly draws Ray into a world filled with unexpected dangers, larger-than-life personalities and plenty of secrets waiting to be uncovered.
The latest trailer offers a closer look at the film’s unusual combination of classic noir storytelling and futuristic science fiction, bringing together the familiar atmosphere of old Hollywood detective mysteries with imaginative technology and explosive action. And while audiences have certainly seen their fair share of animated adventures over the years, Ray Gunn is looking to bring something rather different to the medium, with its distinctive visual direction and a story that embraces the mystery and intrigue of its setting.
Behind the upcoming film is an impressive collection of creative talent, with Bird directing from a screenplay written alongside Matthew Robbins, based on Bird’s original story. The project is produced by Skydance Animation, with Bird also serving as a producer alongside John Lasseter, Lisa Beroud, David Ellison and Dana Goldberg. Michael Giacchino, whose music has helped bring countless animated and live-action adventures to life, is composing the film’s score.
Joining Rockwell and Johansson is an extensive voice cast that includes Tom Waits as Eye-ra, alongside Alan Tudyk, Matt Berry, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Chernus, Kether Donohue, Michelle Rodriguez, Aasif Mandvi, Matt Jones, Kathryn Hunter, John Ratzenberger, Justin Peck and Patton Oswalt.
For longtime fans of Bird’s work, Ray Gunn represents another opportunity to experience the filmmaker’s distinctive approach to animation and storytelling, this time through a world that draws inspiration from classic detective fiction while embracing the limitless possibilities of science fiction. And with its unusual setting, mysterious characters and a case that promises to become increasingly complicated, there is certainly plenty left for audiences to discover when the film finally arrives.
Ray Gunn will receive a limited theatrical release beginning December 4, 2026, ahead of its streaming debut on Netflix on December 18.
Watch the all-new trailer for Ray Gunn below!
Watch Ray Gunn Official Trailer #2 on YouTube
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