Fans of Zack Snyder have been waiting for a good glimpse at the filmmaker’s upcoming sci-fi action epic “Rebel Moon”. Netflix has granted their wishes with their brand-new teaser trailer. Of course Snyder has his social media detractors, many of them as feral (if not more so) than his most ardent supporters. Whatever. I’m really intrigued by this fresh original sandbox that Snyder creates, defines, and gets to play in.

Scheduled as the first film in an epic-sized two-parter, “Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire” takes place in a universe under the rule of an oppressive government known as the Mother World and its power-mad leader, Regent Balisarius (Fra Fee). But when a peaceful colony on the moon of Veldt is threatened by Balisarius and his armies, an unexpected hero named Kora (Sofia Boutella) begins uniting the people to stand up against the Mother World. And she assembles a ragtag band of warriors to lead the charge.

The film features an electric cast that also includes Djimon Hounsou, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Anthony Hopkins, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Cary Elwes, Corey Stoll, Jena Malone, Staz Nair, E. Duffy, Charlotte Maggi, Cleopatra Coleman, and Sky Yang among others. The trailer shows off a truly incredible and fantastical world. The scope looks enormous with thrilling action, strange and imaginative creatures, and Snyder’s distinct visual style which is icing on the cake. I can’t wait.

“Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire” premieres December 22nd on Netflix. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.