Update: A new look at Matilda Lutz as the titular character in the Red Sonja movie has been released, revealing that the film will be distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films and is set for release later this year in the U.S. No release date has been announced as of yet.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Red Sonja to audiences across the nation. The fanbase for the legendary character is big and passionate and we’re confident that this film will deliver for them,” said SGF president Peter Goldwyn.
“I look forward to working with Samuel Goldwyn on the release of Red Sonja. This film has been a long road and we couldn’t be more excited about this screen version of the legendary character who is the first and foremost an empowered heroine. The fans are lined up and surely will be thrilled,” said executive producer Dorothy Canton.
“The fans are ready, the movie is ready, and I can’t wait to share Red Sonja’s story with the world. Those who know her will see the heart and fire they love, and newcomers will discover the true She-Devil with a Sword,” added producer Luke Lieberman.
“We’re beyond thrilled to announce the release of Red Sonja alongside our partners at Samuel Goldwyn Films. It’s been an incredible journey bringing this iconic character to life, and director M.J. Bassett and star Matilda Lutz have crafted an unforgettable filmic adaptation of her story. We can’t wait for audiences to experience the power and excitement of Red Sonja on the big screen!” said producer Jonathan Yunger.
Previously from Feb. 17:
The Red Sonja movie starring Matilda Lutz will be released this year. Though, no official release date is announced, it’s learned the film will be released sometime this year in the UK, which likely means a release in the rest of the world around the same time.
Release info
We get the word from Deadline in their report how Red Sonja has been sold to the UK where the article confirms the flick is due for release “later this year” after being in post-production for two years.
The details include Signature Entertainment has bought the UK and Irish rights to Red Sonja from Millennium Media.
Again, no official release date as of yet, but Signature Entertainment’s Acquisitions Manager Begüm Kayacan Parodi and Millennium Media’s President of International Sales and Distribution J.J. Nugent have confirmed the UK deal.
“Red Sonja epitomizes the kind of film we’re looking for at Signature – an epic story in a fantasy-laden world with a strong commercial feel to its execution, which made it immediately appealing to us,” said Parodi. “We’re looking forward to introducing UK and Irish audiences to Matilda Lutz’s sword-swinging huntress later this year.”
Nugent added: “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Signature Entertainment to bring Red Sonja to audiences in the UK. This franchise has a passionate global fanbase, and we can’t wait to deliver a film that honors its legacy while introducing the iconic characters to a new generation.”
Watch a first look:
First look at #RedSonja movie footage starring Matilda Lutz pic.twitter.com/L7ksHQfTsa
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What is the Red Sonja movie about?
Deadline offers the fantasy follows barbarian huntress Red Sonja, who must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against the evil tyrant Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia. IMDb also describes the film as an adaptation of the comic book, Red Sonja, a vengeful warrior known as a “She-Devil with a sword.”
Red Sonja was originally created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel Comics and inspired by Robert E. Howard’s pulp stories.
Who stars?
Along with Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja, the movie stars Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) as Draygan, Wallis Day (Sex/Life) as Annisia, Red Sonja’s half-sister, Michael Bisping as Hawk, and Martyn Ford as General Karlak, with Luca Pasqualino (Snowpiercer), Rhona Mitra (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), Ben Radcliffe (Cuban Fury), Eliza Matengu (Predestination), Veronica Ferres (Crisis), Phillip Winchester (Strike Back), and Trevor Eve (Waking the Dead).
Behind the movie
M.J. Bassett is the director. The screenplay is written by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Tomb Raider on Netflix).
Producers include Avi Lerner (Rambo: Last Blood), Mark Canton p.g.a (300), Courtney Solomon p.g.a. (After), Luke Lieberman (Max Steel), Les Weldon (The Expendables), Christa Campbell (Hellboy), Lati Grobman (Criminal), Joe Gatta (Conan the Barbarian), MJ Bassett (Soloman Kane), Jeffrey Greenstein (The Hitman’s Bodyguard), Jonathan Yunger (The Protégé), and Yariv Lerner (Rambo: Last Blood).
Executive producers are Trevor Short, Darina Pavlova, Boaz Davidson, Tanner Mobley, Nick Barrucci, Dorothy Canton, Scott Karol, and Heidi Jo Markel. Co-producers include Shannon Lieberman.
