Red Sonja is a 2025 American sword and sorcery action fantasy film helmed by visionary director M.J. Bassett and scripted by Tasha Huo. The project draws inspiration from the legendary characters created by Robert E. Howard, reimagined for modern audiences by Roy Thomas and adapted through the lens of Dynamite Entertainment’s comic series.
This film serves as a bold reboot of the cult classic Red Sonja mythos, blending high fantasy with brutal arena combat and sweeping rebellion. Fans can expect a fierce heroine’s journey filled with grit, vengeance, and redemption.
Cast
- Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja, the iconic warrior at the film’s heart
- Wallis Day as Dark Annisia (sometimes credited as “Annisia”), Sonja’s deadly bride-like nemesis
- Robert Sheehan as Emperor Dragan the Magnificent, the tyrannical warlord Sonja must overthrow
- Michael Bisping as Hawk, a fierce, brawler ally to Sonja
- Martyn Ford as General Karlak, the imposing muscle of Dragan’s forces
- Eliza Matengu as Amarak, a key rebel warrior in Sonja’s cause
- Veronica Ferres as Ashera, revealed to be both Sonja’s mother and a potentially mystical figure
- Katrina Durden as Saevus, one of the supporting characters
- Rhona Mitra as Petra, offering a strong supporting presence
- Manal El‑Feitury as Ayala, another of Sonja’s allies
- Kate Nichols – cast in a supporting role, specifics yet undisclosed
- Danica Davis – also cast in an undisclosed supporting role
Additional casting notes
Oliver Trevena was originally slated as Tr’aal, but exited due to scheduling conflicts.
