Summary
Henry Cavill’s live-actionVoltronfilm gets a surprising update following disappointing news regarding plans to skip theaters and go straight to streaming on Prime Video.Voltronis based on asci-fiJapanese mecha anime, with the 1984 series kicking off a thriving fandom that thrives through various media and merchandise, including video games, comics, and toys. The story centers on five young pilots who control enormous mechanical lion robots that can combine to form the mecha Voltron, which they utilize to defend the galaxy from evil threats.
Cavill’s live-action take on the anime was announced in 2022.Voltronsparked a bidding war and ultimately landed at Amazon, and it has since completed production. The adaptation is directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who was behind 2021’s star-studdedRed Noticeand comedies likeWe’re the MillersandDodgeball. Aside from Cavill, the movie boasts a stellar cast, including Sterling K. Brown, Alba Baptista, and Rita Ora. The plot ofVoltronremains vague, but it looks to adhere to the same setup as the anime, though the pilots may be a bit older. Despite fan excitement, especially with Cavill’s known respect for adhering to source material, news recently hit thatdashed hopes forVoltron’stheatrical release. However, it now seems as thoughVoltroncould still hit theater screens.
In a statement shared by the officialVoltronInstagram account, producer Bob Koplar set about easing fans' concerns about the movie’s theatrical future. Regarding the “chatter” aboutVoltrongoing straight to streaming, Koplar states, “When the official plans are set for the film, you will be the first to hear it right here.” While the film’s release is still undecided, the comment goes a long way to show the producers are still working to see the movie hit theaters, assuring audiences that “this WILL be theVoltronexperience our fans have been reaming of.” Read the complete statement on Cavill’sVoltronmovie below:
Henry Cavill’sVoltronDeserves To Be Seen In Theaters
Amazon is known for releasingmany of its movies theatrically before premiering them exclusively on the streaming service.The Accountant 2recently proved profitable in theaters, which will stream on the service as its run comes to an end, and Dwayne Johnson’sRed Onewas released in theaters after being planned as straight-to-streaming. While many of their films skip theatrical releases, Amazon’s track record could prove positive forVoltron.
WhileVoltroncould end up on Prime Video, Koplar’s update shows that the movie may yet experience the film as it was meant to be seen.Voltronthrives on large-scale action, with epic battles and thrilling visuals perfect for the theater-going experience. Furthermore, this is the type of adaptation fans will show up to see, especially if it garners positive reviews and word of mouth. WhileVoltron’sfuture is still in the air, fans can rest easy knowing the fight for a theatrical release continues.
