Henry Cavill’s Voltron Film Reportedly Skipping Theaters for Streaming Release

Surprising news: a live-action Voltron film has recently completed its filming! Starring Henry Cavill, Rita Ora, Sterling K. Brown, Alba Baptista, and Daniel Quinn-Toye, the project is now in post-production under the direction of Rawson Marshall Thurber. While details about the storyline remain closely guarded, Thurber is passionate about this adaptation, stating, "I’ve loved Voltron since I was a boy, and to finally bring it to life is thrilling." The plot follows five Earth explorers—Lance, Hunk, Sven, Pidge, and Keith—trained by the Galaxy Alliance. They must defeat King Zarkon and his witch, Haggar, using the legendary robot Voltron, crafted from five lions, each needing a unique key to operate. Initially set for theaters, Amazon plans to release it on Prime Video. With Thurber's track record of successful films, enthusiasm within the Voltron community is cautiously optimistic for this beloved franchise revival.