Netflix Unveils Trailer for Brad Bird's Animated Film 'Ray Gunn'

Netflix has released a trailer for "Ray Gunn," an upcoming animated feature directed by Brad Bird, the filmmaker behind "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille," giving audiences their first extended look at the project.

The film draws on film noir and hard-boiled detective genre conventions, but its creators describe it as leaning more heavily into comedy and action than a traditional noir story, aiming for a blend of tones distinct from Bird's earlier work.

What to expect

Details on the film's full plot remain limited, though the trailer offers glimpses of its visual style and tone, consistent with Bird's reputation for distinctive animation and genre-blending storytelling across his career at both Pixar and other studios.

Bird has a long history in animation, including his work on "The Iron Giant," and has occasionally moved between animated and live-action projects. "Ray Gunn" marks his latest venture into original animated filmmaking under a major streaming platform rather than a traditional theatrical studio release model.

Netflix has increasingly invested in original animated features in recent years as part of its broader content strategy, seeking to compete with established animation studios for both family and adult-oriented animated content.

A specific release date for "Ray Gunn" was not detailed in the trailer announcement, though the film is expected to arrive on the streaming platform in the coming months.