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- Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire is set to be a grand space-opera with a scale and world-building similar to Dune or Star Wars, promising a fresh and deep sci-fi epic.
- Rebel Moon is a Netflix exclusive. Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire hits Netflix on December 21, 2023, and is expected to be one of the most exciting releases of the year.
- The Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire cast includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, and more. The movie has already been filmed as a back-to-back shoot, with the potential for an extended R-rated version and a sequel, Rebel Moon: Part Two — The Scargiver.
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon is a two-part epic, with the first chapter Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire quickly becoming one of Netflix's most anticipated 2023 releases. Rebel Moon is Snyder's second major film with Netflix, following his 2021 zombie heist movie Army of the Dead. In Zack Snyder's new epic space opera — which has already created a flurry of online conversation — a peaceful farming colony in a distant corner of the galaxy comes under attack by the forces of the ruthless warlord and antagonist, Regent Balisarius.
In Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire, it is up to a young woman named Kora to recruit warriors from neighboring planets to defend against the attack. Rebel Moon promises a fresh and deep sci-fi epic on a similar scale to Dune or Star Wars — and the similarities to the latter aren't coincidental. Since leaving the DCU, Snyder has built his new empire on Netflix. The director is continuing his work with Netflix on the blockbuster-scope sci-fi Rebel Moon, based on a story Snyder has been steadily crafting for decades. News on the Rebel Moon cast, trailer, and plot synopsis has started to arrive ahead of the 2023 release date for Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire, and the anticipation for the new sci-fi epic is palpable.
The Latest Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire News
Recent Rebel Moon news sees Netflix release the full trailer for the upcoming sci-fi epic, which will likely be the last glimpse before the movie finally arrives. The streamer had previously dropped a teaser trailer, but eventually released a more complete look in November 2023. Netflix typically only releases one or two trailers for their original films, but it is obvious that Rebel Moon is getting a much bigger advertising push.
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire Release Date
The new Zack Snyder movie is set to hit Netflix in the holiday season, and the Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire release date is December 21, 2023. Rebel Moon will now be released one day earlier than previously announced, and the movie is no longer debuting on the 22nd.
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire Cast
While may characters in Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire are still unidentified, a number of major characters have been revealed. Sofia Boutella portrays Rebel Moon's heroine Kora, and Charlie Hunnam will be playing a character named Kai. Recognizable actors like Cary Elwes and Corey Stoll play characters that haven't been revealed. The cast of the impressive sci-fi epic has continued to grow, and the list of stars includes:
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Actor |
Rebel Moon Role |
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Ray Fisher |
Darrian Bloodaxe |
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Djimon Hounsou |
General Titus |
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Anthony Hopkins |
Jimmy |
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Jena Malone |
Harmada |
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Ed Skrein |
Admiral Atticus Noble |
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Michiel Huisman |
Gunnar |
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Sisse Marie |
Astrid |
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Cleopatra Coleman |
Devra Bloodaxe |
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire Story Details
With the film coming so soon, the plot for Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire has been revealed, and it promises quintessential sci-fi action. Set in a settlement in a distant corner of a backwater moon, the film will follow Kora as she leads a rebellion of sorts against a tyrannical force bent on taking over the moon. With the basic framework in place, Rebel Moon will feature a ton of worldbuilding and is set up for the sequel coming later in 2024. Kora's quest for revenge and justice is too big to fit in just one movie, and the story will continue in Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver.
Why Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Feels So Much Like Star Wars
Snyder initially conceived of the project as a standalone Star Wars movie, but his pitch didn't get off the ground. Snyder modified Rebel Moon's story to make it into its own sci-fi universe, and this creates a curious parallel between Snyder and George Lucas through Rebel Moon. Snyder also cites Akira Kurosawa and specifically Seven Samurai as a major influence on Rebel Moon. With Kurosawa having also been an influence on Lucas's creation of Star Wars, Rebel Moon is a kindred spirit in both genre and creation.
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire Trailer
The Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire trailer has been released and gives the audience a terrific look at the sci-fi epic. The movie opens with narration from Anthony Hopkins' robot Jimmy giving narration about a legend of a princess who would stop all wars and the fallen kingdom she was a part of. The trailer for the first chapter of Rebel Moon then establishes its antagonists, with the villainous armies of Balisarius seeking out a mysterious woman (Sofia Boutella) who they call "The Scargiver."
Rebel Moon: Part Two Has Already Been Confirmed
Principal photography on Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire was actually a back-to-back shoot, with Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver already completed as part of the production. With the opening salvo of Rebel Moon already producing two movies right out of the gate, it clearly shows that Rebel Moon: Part One has the potential be Netflix's biggest 2023 release. It also suggests that Snyder, well-known for the long-running times of his movies, may have made his longest film to date with Rebel Moon.
What Zack Snyder Has Planned For Rebel Moon's Franchise Future
Zack Snyder expressed his hope for Rebel Moon to "become a massive IP and universe that can be built out" (via THR). While this further clarifies the decision to shoot Rebel Moon and Rebel Moon 2 back-to-back, this could be another area where Snyder's plans for the franchise mirror the evolution of Star Wars. Following the original Star Wars trilogy, the franchise famously moved into the expanded universe. Rebel Moon could grow in similar ways, while its main home on Netflix could also expand.
A story on the rise of Balisarius as an intergalactic conqueror, the origin of Boutella's Kora, or a completely separate story with new characters in the Rebel Moon universe are all possibilities on the table. Like the universe itself, the possibilities for Rebel Moon's expansion are limitless. However, the world will have to wait until 2023's holiday season to see Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child Of Fire and how it kicks off its vast universe.
