The Vanity Fair Oscars Party is always a lively and energetic event, filled with actors, directors, and interviewers discussing the latest films and highly anticipated projects. Last weekend, at this prestigious occasion, anime fans were treated to an update about the upcoming Voltron live-action film, currently in development at Amazon Studios. This adaptation is based on the beloved 1980s Japanese anime, which follows a team of heroes piloting giant, transforming lion robots to form the mighty Voltron.

During an interview at the Vanity Fair party, Voltron cast member Rita Ora shared a small but intriguing update, sparking curiosity and excitement among longtime fans. When a reporter remarked on how unrecognizable she looks in the upcoming film, Rita responded, “I am. I cannot say too much about it as I have sworn to secrecy. But, I am very excited for everybody to find out.” She also took a moment to praise her co-stars, including Sterling K. Brown and Henry Cavill, saying, “They are just so talented. I have actually learned so much from them. They are very professional, extremely prepared, so it’s awesome.”

The Legacy of Voltron: A Pop Culture Phenomenon

Amazon Studios Takes Voltron to the Big Screen

The original Voltron series, Voltron: Defender of the Universe, premiered in 1984 and quickly became a global cultural phenomenon. Adapted from the Japanese anime Beast King GoLion, it followed a team of five pilots who each controlled a robotic lion. These lions combined to form Voltron, the legendary defender of the universe. The show’s success led to multiple sequels and reboots, including Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998), a CGI-animated continuation, and Voltron Force (2011), which introduced a new generation of pilots. However, the most well-received revival was Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018), which modernized the story while staying true to its roots.

Now, Amazon Studios is bringing Voltron to life in a highly anticipated live-action film. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice), the project has ᴀssembled an impressive cast, including Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sterling K. Brown (Black Panther), and Henry Cavill, best known for The Witcher and for playing Superman in the DCEU. Despite the growing excitement, plot details remain under wraps, and no official images or trailers have been released. Even the roles each actor is playing have yet to be revealed, with everyone involved sworn to secrecy about the project.

Will Voltron Break the Anime Live-Action Curse?

Anticipation Builds as Fans Await More Details

With the success of other anime adaptations in recent years—most notably Netflix’s well-received One Piece live-action series—fans are cautiously optimistic about how Voltron will translate to the big screen. The challenge will be balancing nostalgia with fresh storytelling, bringing Voltron’s epic battles and heartfelt camaraderie to life in a way that both longtime fans and newcomers can appreciate. If done right, this film could mark a new chapter in Voltron’s legacy, proving that the legendary defender is just as thrilling in live-action as it was in animation.

For now, fans will have to wait for more details, but anticipation continues to build. If the production stays true to the spirit of the original series, Voltron could become the next major franchise to take Hollywood by storm.

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Voltron

Created by

Ted Koplar, Peter Keefe, Saburō Yatsude

Cast

Peter Cullen, Jeremy Shada, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Tyler Labine, Michael Bell, Lennie Weinrib

TV Show(s)

Lion Force Voltron, Vehicle Team Voltron, Voltron: Fleet of Doom, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Voltron Force, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Voltron: Defender of the Universe