Netflix fans are in meltdown with the release of Zach Snyder's new sci-fi film Rebel Moon.
Centered around “the most wanted fugitive in the known universe,” Kora (Sofia Boutella) battles each other in an attempt to save the quiet farming moon Veldt.
The lone wolf soldier discovered a sense of belonging on the quiet farming moon – a far cry from her previous life as a soldier for the Imperium.
Unfortunately, when a sadistic Interstellar empire – determined to control the entire galaxy – comes knocking at their door, Kora is forced to dig up her past to save her home and the people within it.
After the evil Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) visits their planet during a massive and ominous battle cruise, Kora fights her way across the universe to gather a team of warriors to help protect the silent Veldt.
Lone wolf soldier Kora has discovered a community on the scenic farming moon of Veldt (pictured Sofia Boutella as Kora)
But when Empire Admiral Atticus (played by Ed Skrein, pictured) arrives on the moon, former soldier Kora is forced to protect her home.
Determined to conquer the Galaxy, the ruthless soldiers, commanded by the Emperor of the Imperium, are adamant about taking over the picturesque farming moon (Photo: The People of Veldt)
The scrappy team of fighters includes mercenary Kai (Charlie Hunnam), ex-Imperium general Titus (Dijmon Hounsou), refugee Miliua (E. Duffy), cyborg swordsman Nemesis (Doona Bae), ex-noble Tarak (Staz Nair ), siblings Darrian (Ray Fisher) and Devra Bloodaxe (Cleopatra Coleman) and Veldt farmer Gunnar (Michiel Huisman).
Robot Jimmy (voiced by Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins) is also seen as a backup, after many years out of commission.
Director Snyder explained to him that Jimmy and similar AI machines have difficulty accepting their current reality and become somewhat “disillusioned” because they were created for a specific role.
Now many of the robots, including Jimmy, have lost the will to fight to protect the Veldt.
Snyder told about the rebellious clan that defended the quiet farming moon Netflix: 'They are all mifits. They are all healing and finding a place where they belong. It's a film about finding a family.'
“That, in many ways, is the heart of the film: Kora finding a place she can call home, something she wants to protect.”
Fans have been excited about the film since its release on Friday, with many taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to give their reviews of the action-packed film.
“OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH I DIDN'T REALIZE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS MOVIE AHHH,” one person wrote.
The scrappy team of fighters includes mercenary Kai (Charlie Hunnam), ex-Imperium general Titus (Dijmon Hounsou), refugee Miliua (E. Duffy), cyborg swordsman Nemesis (Doona Bae), ex-noble Tarak (Staz Nair ), siblings Darrian (Ray Fisher) and Devra Bloodaxe (Cleopatra Coleman) and Veldt farmer Gunnar (Michiel Huisman)
Robot Jimmy also waits on the bench to protect the moon, but he is disillusioned with his purpose and lacks the will to fight (photo: mercenary Kai, played by Charlie Hunnam)
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to rave about Zack Snyder's new sci-fi film, calling it one of the best productions on the streaming platform
'I'm sorry???? How on earth can anyone hate #RebelMoon? This movie is AMAZING!!! This movie is, at its WORST, a fun popcorn movie!!!'
'I don't even have words and yet I have so much to say about #RebelMoon part one. That was just incredible.'
Another raved: “A friend just called me excitedly after he had just finished the movie. You know when you can hear over the phone when someone is smiling from ear to ear?
'Yes that. They get it, they finally get it.”
'Just finished #RebelMoon and I have to say it was amazing and highly recommend it to everyone. I can't wait to see part 2.'
“My initial reaction is that this might be the best fantasy/sci-fi project Netflix has ever made.”
One enthusiastic fan even went so far as to congratulate creator Zack Snyder on “one of the best productions” on Netflix.
And fans don't have to wait too long for the second part of the franchise.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver will be released on Netflix on April 19, 2024.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is currently available to stream on Netflix.