Cineverse has officially acquired the North American theatrical distribution rights to the Chinese animated epic fantasy titledIn addition, the Warrior King trailer for its U.S. release has also been released, promising an action-packed underdog story of an outcast who became his people’s savior.
“Epic films are meant to be experienced on the big screen,” Chief Content Office of Cinedigm Yolanda Macias said in a statement. “The sensory immersion that comes from watching films like this in theaters not only enhances the experience in the moment but reminds us why we love going to the theater in the first place. High-quality action and animation are what summer movies are made for.
“In the film, King Gesar was born to a divine lineage and was destined to become a great hero and ruler,” reads the synopsis. “As a young man, the future king grew up exiled in a realm overrun by menacing demons and monsters. When evil forces threaten his home, he embarks on a heroic journey to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a legendary leader.”Maggie Dela Paz has been writing about the movie and TV industry for more than four years now.