
First introduced for Marvel Comics in the ’70s, Red Sonja has continued to captivate fans who became enamored with the character throughout her tenure at the company and subsequent publications like Dynamite Comics. Over time, she’s appeared in various forms of media, such as novels, role-playing games, animation, and other formats. A live-action film was even produced during the ’80s, capitalizing on Red Sonja’s comic link to Conan the Barbarian and featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, this film did not fare well critically or commercially, and fans have longed for a second chance at a live-action adaptation. That wish seems closer to becoming a reality, as Millennium Films’ 2017 announcement has culminated in a Red Sonja movie with Matilda Lutz taking on the lead role instead of Hannah John-Kamen.