‘Ultraman’ animated movie coming to Netflix? Here’s what we know so far
Netflix will release an animated movie based on the popular Japanese superhero franchise, Ultraman. It is anticipated to hit streaming giant in summer 2024.

The upcoming Ultraman’s animated movie is directed by Shannon Tindle. He expressed his excitement about the project, which began as an original story inspired by Ultraman. The original idea took 23 years to come to fruition and was adapted into an Ultraman film when Netflix approached Tindle.
What to Expect?
According to the official Netflix synopsis, the upcoming Ultraman movie will follow baseball star Ken Sato as he becomes the Earth-defending superhero. He faces unexpected challenges when he must raise the offspring of his greatest enemy while navigating parenthood, his strained relationship with his father, and the Kaiju Defense Force.
Ultraman animated movie: Release Date
In April 2023, Netflix announced a broad 2024 release date for the Ultraman movie as part of their animation slate reveal for 2023-24. However, director Shannon Tindle clarified that the movie is specifically aiming for a Summer 2024 release.
FAQs
- What is the release date for the Ultraman animated movie?
The Ultraman animated movie is scheduled to be released in Summer 2024. However, fans may have to wait a little for a confirmed Netflix release date. - Who is the director of the Ultraman animated movie?
The Ultraman animated movie is directed by Shannon Tindle, who previously worked on the series Lost Ollie and films like Kubo and the Two Strings.
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