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Brad Bird's 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Debuts on Netflix with 70mm Theatrical Run
film15 days ago

Brad Bird's 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Debuts on Netflix with 70mm Theatrical Run

Brad Bird’s animated neo-noir sci-fi mystery, Ray Gunn, premieres in select 70mm theaters on December 4, 2026, before streaming on Netflix on December 18. The film, which Bird developed for over three decades, features a voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits. Set in the retro-futuristic city of Metropia, the movie blends classic detective noir with science fiction elements, marking Bird’s first project for a streaming service since 2018.

Brad Bird’s 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres in Theaters and on Netflix
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Bird’s 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres in Theaters and on Netflix

Brad Bird’s long-gestating animated sci-fi noir, Ray Gunn, premieres in select theaters on December 4, 2026, before streaming on Netflix on December 18. The film, which Bird developed over three decades, features a voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits. It blends retro-futuristic optimism with classic detective noir in the city of Metropia.

Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn Set for World Premiere at BFI London Film Festival
entertainment1 month ago

Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn Set for World Premiere at BFI London Film Festival

The BFI London Film Festival’s 70th edition announced world premieres of Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn and Travis Knight’s Wildwood, adding to a 251-title lineup across features, shorts, and immersive works. The festival runs Oct. 7–18 and highlights a strong female-filmmaker presence, with Ray Gunn making its Netflix debut in December after the world premiere.

Brad Bird Won’t Do Ratatouille Sequel: 'We Told That Story'
entertainment3 months ago

Brad Bird Won’t Do Ratatouille Sequel: 'We Told That Story'

Brad Bird has dismissed Pixar’s interest in a Ratatouille sequel, telling Collider that he has no desire to continue Remy’s story and that “we told that story.” Pixar executives had floated the idea over the years, but Bird is focused on other projects (including a future Incredibles film) and believes the original Ratatouille stands on its own, despite fan interest and occasional comments from collaborators.

Brad Bird Returns to Annecy as Ray Gunn Leads a Star-Studded Animation Lineup
entertainment5 months ago

Brad Bird Returns to Annecy as Ray Gunn Leads a Star-Studded Animation Lineup

Annecy’s 2026 Special Events lineup features Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn, Pixar’s Gatto, and Netflix’s Ghostbusters animated series preview, plus Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats and a Rick & Morty spin-off; the program also includes Warner Bros. Animation’s Daffy Season, Adult Swim’s President Curtis and My Two Cars, sneak peeks of The Cat in the Hat, Hexed, Rogue Trooper and Forgotten Island, behind-the-scenes looks at Wildwood from Laika, and masterclasses from Mike Judge, signaling a wide-ranging, high-profile festival slate.

Peter Sohn to Direct 'Incredibles 3' After Brad Bird's Departure
entertainment1 year ago

Peter Sohn to Direct 'Incredibles 3' After Brad Bird's Departure

Brad Bird, the creator of the first two Incredibles films, will not direct Incredibles 3 but will write the script, with Peter Sohn taking over as director due to Bird's scheduling conflicts. The film is expected around 2027 or 2028, and despite the change in director, Pixar's collaborative filmmaking process will ensure a high-quality production. The Incredibles franchise remains popular, with the sequel nearly doubling the original's box office.