Henry Cavill has ed the expansive list of stars for the live-action version of the addition of three new stars to Voltron's cast are still being kept under wraps.

The announcement from Voltron may be an ideal replacement for Pacific Rim's short-lived franchise. Marshall's project has been in the works for a couple of years, but it seems audiences will have to wait a little longer for more details regarding Voltron's schedule for release. It's clear that the movie faces a similar uncertain fate to the studio's other original works, as Amazon's MGM Studios are yet to decide upon a theatrical or streaming release.

A Theatrical Release For Voltron Hasn't Been Confirmed Yet

Voltron's Fate Is Still Mostly Undetermined

Most of the updates about the new venture in the Voltron franchise are still relatively fresh, meaning an official announcement about a theatrical release is likely not to occur for a little while yet. However, the feature being developed by Amazon MGM Studios means that some speculations can be made already. Most notably, it is still unclear whether Voltron will be a release for Prime subscribers only, or whether there will be a full theatrical release before the project becomes available on streaming — or a mix of both formats.

What's certain is that the studio has faced similar challenges across a number of its original works. More recently, it has been speculated if Amazon's Jack Ryan movie will receive a theatrical release at all. It seems that there is no formula regarding the studios' approach to its releases, but it seems to be entirely contingent upon the project itself. Red One warranted a theatrical release earlier this month, but other works like Without Remorse debuted on streaming immediately. However, given that Voltron is already an incredibly well-established franchise, it seems likely that a theatrical debut for the movie may be more plausible.

Why Voltron's Live-Action Movie Must Get A Theatrical Release

Voltron's Entertainment Factor Relies Upon A Cinematic Experience

It is indisputable that much of the excitement around a live-action Voltron movie is rooted in the opportunity to watch the robots in action on the big screen. The series has undergone multiple TV adaptions since 1984, meaning that a theatrical release feels like the natural next step for Voltron's franchise. It is certainly the most anticipated route for the IP, as is demonstrated by numerous Hollywood stars attaching their names to the project. Voltron's major advantage is not relying upon one group of central robots as its protagonists, but instead having humans controlling the machines.

Amazon has the ideal opportunity to develop the renowned IP into an exciting new blockbuster, thanks to Voltron's four decades of history, its extensive universe, and a loyal following.

This creates some interesting dynamics, but also guarantees a great number of stunning visuals that only a cinematic experience could do justice to. In order to bring the highly anticipated cosmic universe to life, Voltron will have to rely heavily upon visual effects. Consequently, the budget for the feature will be relatively high, meaning that a theatrical release may be Voltron's easiest route to ensure it can secure a profit. Amazon has the ideal opportunity to develop the renowned IP into an exciting new blockbuster, thanks to Voltron's four decades of history, its extensive universe, and a loyal following.

Source: Deadline