In 2021, that it was working on a new animated movie set in J.R.R.

Tolkien’s Middle-earth. On Thursday, the studio shared the first official trailer for , and whether you’re a diehard superfan or just a fan of anime, you should find something here to like. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama ( ), is set 183 years before the events of .

The animated movie tells the story of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. Here’s the official synopsis of the movie from Warner Bros. Pictures: “A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep.

Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.” The voice cast includes Brian Cox ( ) as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise ( ) as his daughter Héra, and Luke Pasqualino ( ) as Wulf. Miranda Otto is also reprising her role as Éowyn, who will serve as the story’s narrator.

Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the Like many others, I was underwhelmed by the first season of Amazon’s series, . That said, I can’t wait to see a tighter, more streamlined story set in Middle-earth that doesn�.