From director Zack Snyder. Loki. Thor. Revenge. Blood. Sex. Dragons. Twilight of the Gods.
Above are the taglines used in the trailer. Just take a second to absorb them. Netflix released the red-band trailer for Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods, his upcoming adult animated series that reimagines Norse mythology with a savage twist. Premiering on September 19, this series is clearly not for the faint of heart, bringing together blood, sex, and dragons in a brutal battle that pits mortal warrior Sigrid against the gods of Asgard, including Loki and Thor.
In this saga, Sigrid, a fierce warrior, joins forces with Leif, a mortal king, after saving him on the battlefield. Their love story quickly turns into a blood feud when Thor crashes their wedding night with a wrath so intense that it propels them—and their ragtag crew of crusaders—on a mission of vengeance against the gods themselves. This epic journey of love, loss, and revenge promises to take viewers through hellish landscapes, fierce battles, and confrontations with deities and demons.
While the series is described as “Anime-influenced,” the visual style leans more toward the artistry of Cartoon Saloon, the studio behind Irish animated films like The Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers. But don’t let the animation fool you—this show is drenched in mature themes and explicit content, earning it a hard TV-MA rating for language, nudity, sex, and smoking.
What you need to know about the cast and crew
- Sylvia Hoeks as SIGRID (Blade Runner 2049)
- Stuart Martin as LEIF (Jamestown)
- Pilou Asbæk as THOR (Game of Thrones)
- John Noble as ODIN (Fringe)
- Paterson Joseph as LOKI (Peep Show)
- Jamie Chung as HEL (The Hangover Part II)
- Peter Stormare as ULFR (Fargo)
- Corey Stoll as HRAFNKEL (House of Cards)
Buzz and Highlights
- Snyder’s name alone is likely to attract a large audience, especially those familiar with his work on 300 and Justice League. But with Twilight of the Gods, he’s pushing the boundaries of animated storytelling, combining epic battles with dark, adult themes that set this series apart from typical mythological retellings.
- The series is developed by Stone Quarry Animation in collaboration with Xilam Animation, a Parisian studio known for quirky animated hits like Oggy and the Cockroaches, but this is not for kids.
Production Notes
Twilight of the Gods is part of Snyder’s ongoing exploration of mythological themes, blending his signature visual flair with a narrative that’s as brutal as it is compelling. The project promises to stand out in the crowded landscape of streaming content, appealing to fans of dark fantasy and mature animation.
Closing Credits
Prepare yourself for Twilight of the Gods, debuting September 19 on Netflix. It’s a mythological smackdown that redefines the gods as you’ve never seen them before.
