Ray Gunn (2026)
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The last human private detective navigates a futuristic world shared with aliens in a retrofuturist mystery.
The story
Set in a futuristic world inhabited by both humans and aliens, the film follows Ray Gunn, the last human private detective. The story unfolds in the sprawling, magnificent city of Metropia, where the narrative blends elements of film noir with a retrofuturist aesthetic inspired by the 1930s and 1940s. As a private investigator in this unique landscape, Ray must navigate a world where the line between human and alien life is blurred, dealing with the complexities of a high-tech, yet stylistically vintage, society.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In the sprawling, magnificent city of Metropia, Ray Gunn operates as the last human private detective in a world populated by both humans and aliens. The story follows Ray as he navigates a retrofuturist landscape inspired by the 1930s and 1940s. Among his associates is Eyera, an alien colleague, and he often deals with figures like Francis "Slugsy" Xavier, an alien mob boss. The plot involves complex interactions between humans and aliens, including a case involving Venus Nova, a famous pop star struggling with a scandal that threatens her career and life. She is pursued by her husband, Arnold Dom, who hires Ray to spy on her. The narrative is heavily influenced by classic noir films like The Maltese Falcon and The Big Sleep, blending high-stakes action with a sophisticated mystery structure.
- First release year
- 2026
- Runtime (minutes)
- 119
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Brad Bird
- Writers
- Brad Bird · screenplay; Matthew Robbins · screenplay; Brad Bird · story
- Cast and characters
- Sam Rockwell · Raymond "Ray" Gunn; Scarlett Johansson · Venus Nova; Tom Waits · Eyera; Matt Berry · Francis "Slugsy" Xavier; Bobby Cannavale · Arnold Dom; Alan Tudyk · Barry Vogel; Brad Bird · Gunsol and Musker; Kathryn Hunter · Vanzine Kaluta
- Genres
- animated; neo-noir; science fiction; mystery
- Themes
- identity; survival; alienation
- Tone and mood
- neo-noir; retrofuturist
- Premise and plot tags
- detective; sci-fi; animation
- Source material / true-story basis
- Original story by Brad Bird
- Production trivia
- The character name Ray Gunn is a pun on 'raygun'.; The project was originally intended for production in the 1990s but was shelved.
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