Red Sonja Reboot Trailer Unveiled Before August Debut

The Red Sonja reboot, starring Matilda Lutz and directed by M.J. Bassett, has released its first trailer, previewing a bloody, action-filled return of the iconic comic book heroine. Scheduled for theatrical release on August 15 and digital release on August 29, the film follows Red Sonja as she is captured, forced into gladiatorial combat, and leads a rebellion against the tyrant Dragan the Magnificent and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia. The trailer features brutal battles, fantastical creatures, and references to Sonja's signature chainmail bikini, including jokes about its impracticality. Red Sonja was created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel Comics in 1973 and was previously portrayed by Brigitte Nielsen in the 1985 film. The reboot seeks to blend nostalgic sword-and-sorcery action with a contemporary, less male-gazed view of its heroine. Early reactions highlight the film's mix of spectacle and humor, with Lutz expected to deliver a compelling new take on the character.