The groundbreaking animated series “Love, Death & Robots” debuted on Netflix in 2019, thanks to the visionary minds of producers Tim Miller, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, and Joshua Donen who crafted some breathtakingly stunning animated episodes. Preparing for its fourth installment next month, this anthology series has not only unveiled a new trailer but also provided descriptions, cast lists, and director names to offer a sneak peek into the stories that will soon be brought to life on screen.
On May 15th, Netflix unveiled a sneak peek at the upcoming episodes of “Love, Death & Robots,” describing them as follows: “Imagine a world where dinosaurs fight like gladiators, cats are prophets, and puppets rule the music scene – that’s only in Love, Death & Robots. The fourth installment is produced by Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer), with Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2, Kill Team Kill) returning as the supervising director. This volume offers ten thrilling shorts that embody the series’ distinctive, award-winning blend of cutting-edge animation, horror, sci-fi, and humor. Hang on tight!
Here are the descriptions, voice actors, and directors for the forthcoming episodes of Love, Death + Robots, available below. Enjoy!
) UNABLE TO STOP WATCHING: A fresh take on the iconic 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, featuring string-puppet versions of band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante. This production was directed by David Fincher, who initially gained fame with music videos in the 1980s and ’90s before moving on to create memorable feature films.
Director: David Fincher
Music, Lyrics, & Performance: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Animation Studio: Blur Studio
Voice Cast: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad Smith
PERSONAL OBSERVATION: A miniature catastrophe unfolds in this petite alien apocalypse, as directors Robert Bisi and Andy Lyon gracefully honor the timeless tales of alien invasions and human folly through the use of tilt-shift techniques that make the end of the world appear adorably diminutive.
Directed by: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
Written by: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
Animation Studio: BUCK
3.) ASTEROID’S REVENGE: Stepping back into the captivating cyberpunk world of “Swarm” (Volume 3), masterminded by renowned science fiction writer Bruce Sterling and helmed by director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. In a secluded asteroid mining facility, a mourning Mechanist receives a new ally and seeks retribution against the Shaper assassin who claimed her husband’s life.
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Writer: Joe Abercrombie, adapted from the short story by Bruce Sterling
Animation Studio: Blur Studio
Voice Cast: Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael, and Sumalee Montano
4.) Gang of 400 Boys: In a post-apocalyptic urban landscape where rival gangs abide by a samurai-like ethical system, the emergence of the 400 Boys compels them to join forces. A captivating fusion of aesthetics and violence, directed by Robert Valley, whose LDR episode “Ice” earned an Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animation.
Directed By: Robert Valley
Written By: Tim Miller, based on the short story by Marc Laidlaw
Animation Studio: Passion Animation, a division of Passion Pictures
Voice Talent: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete & Amar Chadha-Patel
5.) ANOTHER SIZABLE TOPIC: In the creative realm of accomplished author John Scalzi lies a tale about a feline with aspirations for global conquest. To his ‘keepers’, this cat is known as Sanchez, and he’s assisted by a novel robotic assistant (voiced by John Oliver from Last Week Tonight), who boasts the ability to penetrate the World Wide Web and is eager to serve his new master.
Director: Patrick Osborne
Writer: John Scalzi
Animation Studio: AGBO
Voice Cast: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore & Rachel Kimsey
6.) GOLGOTHA: In an unusual live-action tale from Love, Death + Robots, a compassionate priest, portrayed by Rhys Darby (What We Do In The Shadows), welcomes an envoy from an extraterrestrial civilization who claims their savior has been reborn on our planet… in the form of a dolphin. Therefore, we’re talking about Dolphin-Jesus.
Director: Tim Miller
Writer: Joe Abercrombie, adapted from the short story by Dave Hutchinson
Animation Studio (VFX): Luma Pictures
Voice Cast: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes & Matthew Waterson
7.) THE ROAR OF THE TYRANNOSAUR: On a space station circling Jupiter, wealthy nobles assemble for an extreme spectacle of genetically altered combatants – ferocious fighters mounted on engineered dinosaurs. A story brimming with raw brutality and unforeseen emotion.
Director: Tim Miller
Writer: Tim Miller, based on the short story by Stant Litore
Animation Studio: Blur Studio
Voice Cast: MrBeast & Bai Ling
8.) HOW ZEKE FOUND FAITH: The B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle undertakes an unusual mission during World War Two: a clandestine operation into Nazi-occupied France to destroy a church, preventing the Nazis from awakening an ancient darkness. John McNichol’s chilling short story of bloodshed, fallen archangels, occult rituals, and extreme violence is brought to life by director Diego Porral (notable animator from previous LDR hit “Kill Team Kill”).
Director: Diego Porral
Writer: J.T. Petty, adapted from the short story by John McNichol
Animation Studio: Titmouse
Voice Cast: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado & Scott Whyte
INTELLIGENT APPLIANCES, PERPLEXED OVERLORDS: A collection of clever household devices share amusing anecdotes, disbelief, and amazement about their masters. Directed by Patrick Osborne, known for “Three Robots: Exit Strategies” from Vol. 3, this production features writing by John Scalzi, animation by Aaron Sims Creative, and a star-studded voice cast that includes Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Brett Goldstein.
10.) BECAUSE HE CAN SLINK: London, 1757. A poet imprisoned in a mental institution believes Satan is urging him to compose a poem that will bring about the end of the world. The only thing preventing this from happening is his cat, Jeoffry. Emily Dean helms this imaginative period reinterpretation of Siobhan Carroll’s short story.
Directed by: Emily Dean
Written by: Tamsyn Muir (based on a short story by Siobhan Carroll)
Animation Studio: Polygon Pictures Inc.
Voice Talent: Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves & Dave B. Mitchell
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2025-04-24 20:13