Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' is nearly here. This sprawling sci-fi mystery will arrive on Netflix later this year.

Sam Rockwell stars as the title character, a private eye in an alternate 1939. Scarlett Johansson plays Venus Nova, and Tom Waits is Eyera, Gunn's alien sidekick.

Set in the massive city of Metropia, Gunn gets involved in a case filled with murder and intrigue.

Bird has had 'Ray Gunn' in his mind for over 30 years. It's a blend of sci-fi and classic detective films from the '40s.

Scarlett Johansson expressed that collaborating with Bird is a career milestone. She can't wait for audiences to see this unique animation.

'Ray Gunn' is one of the movie events of the year. The screenplay is by Bird and Matthew Robbins, who has worked with Guillermo del Toro.

  • Sam Rockwell in the lead role
  • Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova
  • Tom Waits as the alien sidekick
  • Streaming on Netflix later this year

Official digest

  • 'Ray Gunn' will be released on Netflix.
  • Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits star.
  • The screenplay is by Brad Bird and Matthew Robbins.
  • The film blends sci-fi and detective elements.
  • Officially not confirmed: release date.