Snyder unveiled the first teaser in August at Gamescom in Germany, filling in some crucial backstory concerning a fallen king and a young princess named Issa, known as the Redeemer in the myths, as well as introducing us to various fellow rebels. And of course there were also some very Snyder-esque battle scenes.
This latest trailer offers a good portion of new footage, but it’s largely more of the same. “When I found you in the wreckage of that ship, I considered leaving you,” Hagen tells Kora as the trailer opens. “I was afraid you could bring trouble to us.” Trouble does indeed come to the small village in the form of Imperium forces, even though, as Gunnar insists, “We’re just farmers, we’re not a threat.” Noble clearly thinks a show of brutal force is necessary to squelch any possible thoughts of rebellion. That decision backfires, with Kora on hand to channel her friends’ shock and fear into anger and a willingness to fight back.
Kora takes out a slew of bad guys single-handedly and insists, “We’re gonna have to fight.” Well, sure, now they do. But first, Kora will need to recruit other warriors to stand with them if they have any chance of defeating the forces of the Motherworld. She offers her recruits a chance at redemption—and for those who think they’re beyond redemption, at least a chance for revenge. She’s also being pursued by the Imperium as the most wanted fugitive in the known universe—one that could bring about “a new age for the universe” if her rebel forces succeed.
Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire will have a limited theatrical run starting on December 15, 2023, and will premiere on Netflix on December 22, 2023. The film is rated PG-13, but there will also be an R-rated extended cut. The second part, Rebel Moon: The Scargiver, will drop on the streaming platform on April 19, 2024.
