Netflix has revealed a first look at the upcoming animated superhero film Ultraman: Rising, which will premiere globally on the streaming service on June 14, 2024.
In partnership with Netflix, Tsuburaya Productions, and Industrial Light & Magic, Ultraman: Rising was written by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes, directed by Shannon Tindle, and co-directed by John Aoshima.
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju.
Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.
The voice cast includes Christopher Sean (You, Hawaii Five-O), Gedde Watanabe (Sixteen Candles), Tamlyn Tomita (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Keone Young (Men in Black 3, Star Wars Rebels), and Julia Harriman (Camp Rock).
The Netflix release was produced by Tom Knott and Lisa M. Poole.
“Our team has worked hard to craft a story that fans and non-fans of this iconic character can enjoy,” said director Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. “Ultraman: Rising is a film for everyone. It’s a funny, action-packed popcorn movie that tackles family, identity, and the struggle to maintain balance in an insane world.
“This June, we hope you’ll gather ’round with the folks you love to see what happens when a titanic superhero rediscovers the power of family thanks to an unlikely ally – a sweet, 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju.”
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.