Brad Bird, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and The Iron Giant, enters new territory with Ray Gunn, an animated science-fiction crime mystery set in an alternate version of 1939. Featuring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits, and Matt Berry, the film combines classic detective storytelling with a futuristic world filled with strange characters and dangerous secrets.
The story unfolds in Metropia, a sprawling city of towering skyscrapers and deep shadows. Private investigator Raymond Gunn is drawn into a complicated case involving extraterrestrial visitors, a murder, and Venus Nova, a high-profile multimedia personality whose involvement raises more questions than answers. As Gunn digs deeper, he finds himself navigating a world where appearances are deceptive and almost anyone could be hiding something.
Ray Gunn
- Director: Brad Bird
- Starring: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits, Matt Berry, Kathryn Hunter, Alan Tudyk, Brad Bird, Michael Chernus
- Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery
- Runtime: 120 mins
Bird directs and shares story and screenplay credits, with Matthew Robbins also contributing to the screenplay. The film’s retro-futuristic setting and noir-inspired mystery bring a distinctive visual and storytelling direction to this original animated feature.
Sam Rockwell voices Raymond Gunn, while Scarlett Johansson plays Venus Nova. The supporting voice cast includes Tom Waits as Eye-Ra, Matt Berry as Francis ‘Slugsy’ Xavier, Kathryn Hunter as Vanzine Kaluta, Alan Tudyk as Barry Vogel, Michelle Rodriguez as Roz Dexler, and Bobby Cannavale as Arnold Dom.
With its blend of animation, science fiction, and hardboiled crime, Ray Gunn offers a different kind of mystery from the filmmaker whose previous work includes some of modern animation’s most recognizable titles.
Film Details
- Theatrical Release: December 4, 2026 (select theatres and select 70mm screenings)
- Netflix Release: December 18, 2026
- Director: Brad Bird
- Story: Brad Bird
- Screenplay: Brad Bird, Matthew Robbins
- Voice Cast: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits, Matt Berry, Kathryn Hunter, Alan Tudyk, Michelle Rodriguez, Bobby Cannavale
- Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- Rating: PG-12
