The new Red Sonja reboot is almost here, and fresh stills have just dropped, giving fans their first real glimpse of the action-packed adventure to come. Set to hit Digital HD on August 18 and arrive on DVD and Blu-ray by September 8, the highly anticipated film promises to bring the fierce barbarian huntress back in a bold new way.
Directed by M.J. Bassett (Ash Vs. Evil Dead, Wilderness), this reimagining of the iconic character stars Matilda Lutz (Revenge, A Classic Horror Story) as Red Sonja, who must unite a ragtag group of warriors to take on the tyrannical Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia. With a huge ensemble cast including The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Robert Sheehan (“The Umbrella Academy,” Mortal Enginers), Wallis Day (Sheroes, “Batwoman”), Michael Bisping (Den of Thieves, Triple Threat), Luca Pasqualino (Snowpiercer, “Shantaram”). Rhona Mitra (Doomsday, Hounds of War), Martyn Ford (Final Score, Accident Man), Ben Radcliffe (Cuban Fury, “Masters of the Air”), Eliza Matengu (Predestination, Thor: Love and Thunder), Veronica Ferres (Crisis, The Bricklayer), Phillip Winchester (Strike Back, The Bricklayer), and Trevor Eve (Dracula (1979), “Waking the Dead”), Red Sonja looks set to deliver epic action and a fresh take on the beloved comic character.
The Red Sonja reboot has been in the works for over 20 years, with countless versions, writers, directors, and financiers all taking a shot at bringing the iconic comic character to life. But it’s this latest iteration, directed by M.J. Bassett and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin), that finally locks in the right vision.
After the original Red Sonja starring Brigitte Nielsen in 1985, numerous reboots were attempted. Now, after two decades of waiting, fans will finally see the legendary huntress return to the screen in a story that promises to thrill both die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
With a star-studded cast, a rich legacy of high adventure, and striking new stills showcasing its fierce energy, this new chapter for Red Sonja is one fans won’t want to miss.
