March 30, 2022 / 11:38 AM

'The Sea Beast' teaser introduces animated adventure film

Karl Urban will voice Jacob Holland in the new film "The Sea Beast." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

1 of 5 | Karl Urban will voice Jacob Holland in the new film "The Sea Beast." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

March 30 (UPI) -- Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new film The Sea Beast.

The streaming service shared a teaser trailer for the animated adventure film Wednesday.

The preview follows Jacob Holland (Karl Urban), a celebrated monster hunter who sails the seas in search of fantastic creatures. He finds an unlikely companion in Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator), a young stowaway on his ship.

"Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history," an official description reads.

Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke also have voice roles.

The Sea Beast is written and directed by Moana, Big Hero 6 and Bolt co-director Chris Williams. The film is Williams' first as a solo director.

Variety previously said the movie is inspired by the fantastical beasts illustrated on 16th and early 17th century nautical maps.

The Sea Beast premieres July 8 on Netflix.

Urban is known for playing Éomer in The Lord of the Rings films and Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek reboot movies.

Read More

'Final Destination: Bloodlines' tops North American box office with $51M

Movies // 19 hours ago

'Final Destination: Bloodlines' tops North American box office with $51M

May 18 (UPI) -- Horror movie "Final Destination: Bloodlines" is the No. 1 film in North America, earning $51 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.

Ralph Fiennes to take over President Snow role in 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

Movies // 2 days ago

Ralph Fiennes to take over President Snow role in 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

May 16 (UPI) -- "Conclave" actor Ralph Fiennes will replace the late Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow in "Sunrise on the Reaping," the latest film in the "Hunger Games" franchise.

'Mickey 17' to stream May 23 on HBO Max

Movies // 2 days ago

'Mickey 17' to stream May 23 on HBO Max

May 16 (UPI) -- Warner Bros. announced Friday that "Mickey 17" will stream on Max beginning May 23. The film hails from "Parasite" director Bong Joon Ho and stars Robert Pattinson.

'Final Destination: Bloodlines' cast navigated complex death traps

Movies // 3 days ago

'Final Destination: Bloodlines' cast navigated complex death traps

LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- The stars and directors of "Final Destination: Bloodlines," in theaters Friday, spoke to UPI about how they pulled off the film's macabre chain reactions.

Sydney Sweeney, Halsey vie for rare artifact in 'Americana' trailer

Movies // 4 days ago

Sydney Sweeney, Halsey vie for rare artifact in 'Americana' trailer

May 15 (UPI) -- Lionsgate is previewing "Americana," a new film starring Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser and Halsey. The crime thriller is written and directed by "Poker Face" Season 2 showrunner Tony Tost.

'Bring Her Back' trailer teases Sally Hawkins' dark secret

Movies // 4 days ago

'Bring Her Back' trailer teases Sally Hawkins' dark secret

May 15 (UPI) -- A24 is previewing "Bring Her Back" ahead of its May 30 release. The horror film stars Sally Hawkins and hails from "Talk to Me" directors Danny and Michael Philippou.

Movie review: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' still thrills after slow start

Movies // 4 days ago

Movie review: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' still thrills after slow start

LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," starring Tom Cruise and in theaters May 23, gets bogged down by convoluted plot machinations, but the thrills in the second half are undeniable.

Teyana Taylor negotiates with Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's 'Straw' trailer

Movies // 4 days ago

Teyana Taylor negotiates with Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's 'Straw' trailer

May 14 (UPI) -- Netflix is previewing Tyler Perry's upcoming film, "Straw," starring Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd.

'Wicked' to return to theaters June 4 for single night

Movies // 4 days ago

'Wicked' to return to theaters June 4 for single night

May 14 (UPI) -- "Wicked" is returning to theaters for a single night to coincide with the release of the sequel's trailer. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

'Smurfs' trailer features Rihanna song 'Friend of Mine'

Movies // 4 days ago

'Smurfs' trailer features Rihanna song 'Friend of Mine'

May 14 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures released a trailer for the upcoming "Smurfs" movie on Wednesday that includes a new song from Rihanna, who also voices Smurfette in the film.