‘Lunar Chronicles’ Movie Lands 2028 Release
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Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated animated film adaptation of The Lunar Chronicles, Marissa Meyer’s best-selling sci-fi fairy tale series, is officially set to launch in theaters November 3, 2028.
Warner Bros. Animation Takes on Futuristic Fairy Tale
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation are collaborating to bring this futuristic world to life. The movie will be directed by Noëlle Raffaele. The script comes from Lindsey Ferrentino and the writing team of Kalen Egan and Travis Sentell.christina Steinberg is producing.
Animated films have seen a surge in popularity, with global box office revenue reaching $169.5 billion in 2023. This highlights the broad appeal and commercial viability of animated features.
Visionaries Unite to Bring Lunar Chronicles to Life
In a joint statement, Bill Damaschke, president of Warner Bros.Pictures animation, and Natalie Fischer, CEO of Locksmith Animation, expressed their enthusiasm for the project:
“It takes a team of true visionaries to bring a world as rich and daring as The Lunar Chronicles to life. This is the kind of story that feels like it was waiting for just the right moment – and the right people – to be told.It’s thrilling, emotional, and completely unlike anything we’ve seen before. We’re incredibly proud and can’t wait for audiences to experience it in 2028.”
–Bill Damaschke and Natalie Fischer
A second Collaboration
The Lunar Chronicles marks the second feature collaboration between Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation. Their first project, Bad Fairies, is slated for release in July 2027.
Keep an eye out for early trailers and promotional material.Following social media accounts related to the film can provide exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates.
Sci-Fi Twist on Classic Tales
Meyer’s book series reimagines classic fairy tale characters within a sci-fi setting, amidst growing tensions between Earth and it’s former colony, Luna. The series began in 2012 with the release of Cinder. Plans for a movie adaptation were initially announced in 2019.
