Here’s Everything You Missed At Netflix’s Geeked Week 2023
It’s backkk! Netflix's Geeked Week is a virtual week-long event that serves as a platform for Netflix to showcase and celebrate its upcoming slate of science fiction and fantasy projects. Geeked Week creates a direct and engaging connection between content creators, streaming platforms, and their audience with exclusive announcements, trailers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into highly anticipated movies and shows. Pop Culture Planet contributor Paola Cardenas breaks down what you missed at this year's event.
Millie Bobby Brown Takes On A Fire-Breathing Dragon
POV: You just agreed to marry a prince, but his family throws you into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon because you’re the new sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Crazy, right?
Well… that’s the plot for Netflix’s new fantasy film Damsel starring Millie Bobby Brown. During Geeked Week 2023, Netflix dropped the teaser for the film and it is intense! It shows distressed Princess Elodie trying to survive as she escapes the deadly creature. When she finally scales the inner spiked cave, it’s revealed there is no exit and she’s nowhere near the ground. Queen Isabelle (Robin Wright) tells her she joins a “long line of women who have helped to build this kingdom.” Elodie must use her knowledge and wits to survive in order to gain not only freedom, but the hand of the handsome Prince Henry.
Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Brooke Carter, and Shohreh Aghdashloo round out the cast.
Damsel premieres in 2024 on Netflix.
Every Sci-Fi And Fantasy Film Mixed Together
Rebel Moon, created by Zack Snyder, shared its teaser trailer with Part One: A Child Of Fire. The story follows Kora, as she settles into a farmer community on the outskirts of the universe. Faced with a mysterious past, deadly trouble starts when Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) is sent to Veldt on the orders of Imperium’s tyrannical regent Balisarius (Fra Fee). Kora must band together a group of warriors to help defeat the tyrant.
The teaser is filled with action-packed scenes — we’re talking explosions, space battles, and lasers — as it promises to uncover themes of rebellion, trauma, healing, and friendship.
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child Of Fire premieres December 22.
Tom Ellis Is Godcat
Based on the popular card game, Exploding Kittens follows the conflict between Heaven and Hell with none other than chunky house cats sent to Earth. Tom Ellis voices Godcat, a comedic, chubby white cat who enjoys looking at what he’s created such as bees, sunsets, cheetahs, and the state of Florida, along with the human created arcade game Whack-A-Mole.
The adult animated series also includes the voices of Abraham Lim, Lucy Liu, Mark Proksch, Ally Maki, and Sasheer Zamata.
Exploding Kittens has no release date set so far.
The Umbrella Academy Cast Talks Season 4
Although we didn’t get any looks into what season four of The Umbrella Academy will entail exactly, the cast shared that fans can expect the same shenanigans from The Hargreeves siblings, lots of action, exciting and bittersweet moments, and new characters including villains!
The Umbrella Academy season 4 is set to release in 2024.
Virtual Reality To The Next Level
We got an exclusive clip from 3 Body Problem, the series based on Chinese author Liu Cixin’s book The Three-Body Problem.
It shows Jack Rooney (John Bradley) and Jin Cheng (Jess Hong) examining a strange, metallic headset similar to other virtual reality sets — but without charging ports, headphone jack, or screen. Rooney puts the helmet on and is transported to a desert wasteland. Amazed by the scenery, as it feels too real to be true, Rooney feels the sand and a bug he gently blows off his finger. However, he hears a voice say, “You’re not invited,” as it pans over to a woman (Sea Shimooka) slicing him with her sword.
Follow this sci-fi journey with 3 Body Problem premiering March 21, 2024 on Netflix.
Don’t Fear The Dark, Be Friends With It
We all have fears… bugs, heights, failing. But for Orion, he’s afraid of everything. His biggest fear? The Dark.
From the producer of How To Train Your Dragon, this new Dreamworks animated film Orion and The Dark centers around anxiety-ridden Orion as he lives life in a constant state of fear. When Dark visits Orion’s bedroom one night, he suggests they go on an adventure to see he’s nothing to be afraid of. In one night, he’s determined to get rid of all of Orion’s fears. As they develop a friendship, Orion is faced with the decision to accept the unknown and to ultimately stop letting fear take over his life.
The trailer shows their wondrous adventures, meeting other night entities, Dark’s arch nemesis Light, fireworks, and so much more.
Face your fears with Orion and The Dark premiering in 2024.
Riverdale Meets 1960s India
The popular teen show Riverdale may have ended, but there’s a new story in town. The Archies is set in 1960s India and focuses on Archie and the gang as they navigate romance, friendships, and the future of their town.
Things take a turn when Veronica’s dad, a businessman, plans to build a hotel on the Green Park property — essentially destroying the childhood memories of Riverdale. Not only that, but this is a musical comedy! The trailer showcases clips of musical numbers and elaborate dance scenes featured in the new adaptation.
The Archies will premiere December 7 on Netflix.
Connor Reed And Garrett Kelton Are Back
Following the events of the first Code 8 film, electrokinetic Connor Reed (Robbie Amell) works as a janitor at a community center and has cut ties with his former criminal associate telekinetic Garrett Kelton (Stephen Amell). When he has to help 14-year-old Pav (Sirena Gulamguas) escape corrupt officers, he must enlist Garrett’s help.
The teaser shows a very tense exchange between Garrett and Connor amid glitchy, sci-fi visuals as they agree to do big things together once again. In a world where only four percent of the population are born with supernatural powers, they often face discrimination and poverty that results in committing crimes.
Director Jeff Chan stated “the film is meant to explore the strange and frightening future we’re barreling towards,” as difficult questions arise regarding the use of AI technology and robotics.
Code 8: Part II hits Netflix in 2024.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime series dropped its final trailer during Geeked Week.
It mainly focuses on the development of Ramona and Scott’s relationship. From pure admiration to complete romance, the two are inseparable and totally in love with one another.
Tune in on November 17 for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Earth, Fire, Water, And Air
The new anticipated live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender released its official teaser. Much like the original animated series, Aang will attempt to bring back harmony between the four nations with the help of some friends and creatures like Appa and Momo.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to release February 22, 2024.
There’s No Going Back To Normal In Leave The World Behind
An exclusive clip of the upcoming film Leave Behind The World shows Rose (Farrah Mackenzie) pulling her dad Clay’s (Ethan Hawke) arm to fix the TV. Frustrated, Rose steps outside by the pool to let off some steam. Suddenly, she spots a deer coming out the bushes. One by one, they multiply. The scene pans to show the herd of deer stretches further into the background.
The clip cuts to show the cyberattack that is wreaking havoc among the world and the apocalyptic scenery that ensues.
Leave Behind The World premieres December 8.
