Red Sonja Reboot Trailer Shows the Barbarian Huntress on a Warpath
Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the first trailer for Red Sonja, the fantasy reboot of the beloved comic character. Matilda Lutz stars as Red Sonja, the sword-and-sorcery character who must unite her people against an impending threat.
The official synopsis reads: “Captured. Chained. Forced to fight for survival. Red Sonja must battle her way through the blood-soaked pits of a tyrant’s empire and rally an army of outcasts to reclaim her freedom and take down Dragan and his ruthless bride, Dark Annisia.”
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What is shown in the Red Sonja movie trailer?
The action-packed trailer features Red Sonja showcasing her elite combat skills with her sword, fists, and a bow and arrow. Enslaved, Red Sonja must escape captivity and lead a rebellion to free her people from tyranny.
“Someone has to make a stand. Nothing but death awaits us,” Red Sonja says in the trailer. “I will do what damage I can.”
Besides Lutz, Red Sonja stars Robert Sheehan, Wallis Day, Martyn Ford, Michael Bisping, Phillip Winchester, and Trevor Eve.
Red Sonja is directed by M. J. Bassett, a filmmaker best known for helming Deathwatch and Silent Hill: Revelation. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner Tasha Huo penned the screenplay for Red Sonja.
Red Sonja was in development hell for nearly two decades. Bryan Singer and Joey Soloway were both attached to the project within the last 10 years.
Red Sonja is based on the character created by Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel Comics. The character was often paired with Conan the Barbarian in the comics.
In 1985, Brigitte Nielsen headlined Red Sonja in the titular role. Nielsen starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, who played Lord Kalidor. The film flopped critically and financially, destroying any chance of an immediate sequel.
Red Sonja hits theaters on August 15, 2025. The fantasy movie then heads to digital on August 29, 2025.
Originally reported by Dan Girolamo at SuperHeroHype.
Source: Comingsoon.net