Ray Gunn (2026)

Bradshaw calls the film a charming, very enjoyable family classic. He especially praises its beautifully designed cityscapes and the zero-gravity dance scene.

Erbland finds the film immersive and inventive, but says its sprawling story and muddled message weaken the result. She especially praises Metropia’s vibrant, tangible design while faulting the underdeveloped tangents and overstuffed plot.

Lodge finds the film technically impressive and energetically entertaining, but less charming and emotionally engaging than it should be. He singles out its richly detailed retro-futurist world-building as its principal strength.

Ide finds the animation stylish but ultimately convoluted and unwieldy, with a laboured, inert screenplay that undermines its potential. She praises the painstaking visual world-building and strikingly coherent design, while criticizing the film’s unclear politics and inconsistent characterization.

Han finds the film bland and forgettable, criticizing its thin characters and underdeveloped themes. She singles out Tom Waits’ weary, witty performance as Eye-Ra as the ensemble’s standout.

The critic calls the film a dazzling, imaginative triumph and says it was worth the long wait. They single out its intricate staging, striking camerawork and lighting, and richly choreographed action for praise.

The critic calls Ray Gunn a stunning, sophisticated animated adventure that delivers on Brad Bird’s long-held vision. They especially praise its richly detailed retrofuturist world and kinetic visual action.

Hammond finds the film an entertaining, clever mashup of science fiction and film noir. He praises its vivid animated world and says Sam Rockwell is perfectly cast as the old-school detective.

The critic calls the film a heartfelt, visually dazzling success and says the long wait was worth it. They praise its vivid world-building and its seamless blend of crime noir and science fiction.

Shaffer finds the film overstuffed and derivative, with its story and satire failing to cohere. He praises the imaginative, thrillingly executed animated action sequences.