Secret magic realms and a thrilling adventure story are the core ofNetflix’s children’s animated seriesTrollhunters. After the show’s finale in 2018, the journey continues with Netflix and DreamWorks' new filmTrollhunters: Rise of the Titans.
Netflix released an official trailer forTrollhunters: Rise of the Titansearly June 15th, teasing fans with the exciting new tale set to stream in late July. The movie pursues animation similar to Disney’sOnwardand DreamWorks’How To Train Your Dragon, mixed with theincredible action of theAvatar: The Last Airbenderanimated series.
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The originalTrollhuntersshow features teenage boy Jim Lake Jr., who fights to protect his town and the Earth realm from magical menaces after discovering an amulet that gains him access to an enchanting new realm. The trailer forTrollhunters: Rise of the Titansshares a story continuing the universe from the three seasons of the show. After mythological Titans (also called the Arcane Order) threaten to overrun the Earth, it is up to hero Jim Lake Jr. along with aliens, trolls, and robots to engage in “a war between mankind and magic.” The power of Jim Lake Jr. with his magical friends and allies creates a powerful amount of strength to give mankind hope in this dreadful war.
Guillermo del Toro has served as visionary director for the original show (having written a novel by the same name in 2015) and returns to the roll forTrollhunters: Rise of the Titans.Trollhunterswas originally released as a part ofdel Toro’sTales of Arcadiatrilogy, which also includes the Netflix shows3BelowandWizards. Following the summation of the trilogy, fans hoped for a return of the popular show. Del Toro, of course, has an incredible reputation in Hollywood, having worked on numerous projects fromPan’s Labyrinthto theHobbit trilogyand much more.
Fans of the originalTrollhuntersseries can expect voice actors Emile Hirsch (Jim Lake Jr.), Lexi Medrano (Claire Nuñez), Charlie Saxton (Toby Domzalski), and Amy Landecker (Barbara Lake) to return for the new movie. There are some new voice actors as well such asNick Offerman (Parks and Recreation)and Colin O’Donoghue (Once Upon A Time), although the roles these actors will be playing are uncertain at this time. With a blend of the original cast, new cast, and new directors, the movie will certainly offer something new for audiences returning from the show.
The trailer is packed with awe-inspiring fight scenes, inevitable family drama, and a devastating sense of urgency as Jim Lake Jr. and his friends fight to prevent all of human life from being mercilessly destroyed.Trollhunters: Rise of the Titansensures a promising new adventure for family movie night.
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titanswill be released on July 21st, 2021, on Netflix.
