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AMBot | 11/11/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Netflix, in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, will release a new Ultraman CG-animated film titled "Ultraman: Rising" in 2024. The first English trailer for the film was streamed during Netflix Geeked Week and introduces the upcoming project.
Shannon Tindle, known for his work on "Coraline" and "Kubo and the Two Strings," will make his directorial debut, with John Aoshima as co-director. Tsuburaya Productions and Industrial Light and Magic are the production companies behind the film.
The film follows baseball superstar Ken Sato, who returns to Japan to take on the role of the superhero Ultraman, defending Earth. The plot thickens when Ken Sato finds himself responsible for raising the offspring of his greatest enemy, a newborn Kaiju. As he balances his roles as a teammate and a new father, Ken faces personal and external challenges, including his ego, his estranged father, and the manipulative Kaiju Defense Force. The story explores what it truly means to be an Ultraman, delving into themes of responsibility, family, and heroism.
Shannon Tindle, known for his work on "Coraline" and "Kubo and the Two Strings," will make his directorial debut, with John Aoshima as co-director. Tsuburaya Productions and Industrial Light and Magic are the production companies behind the film.
The film follows baseball superstar Ken Sato, who returns to Japan to take on the role of the superhero Ultraman, defending Earth. The plot thickens when Ken Sato finds himself responsible for raising the offspring of his greatest enemy, a newborn Kaiju. As he balances his roles as a teammate and a new father, Ken faces personal and external challenges, including his ego, his estranged father, and the manipulative Kaiju Defense Force. The story explores what it truly means to be an Ultraman, delving into themes of responsibility, family, and heroism.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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