It ’s been long time since we ’ve had an update on J. Michael Straczynski’splans to revivethe classic ‘ 90s sci - fi epicBabylon 5for a newfangled age , rebooting the iconic show all . But fear not : the series is making a surprising return in a novel form .
On Twitter today , Straczynski confirmed that he has been quietly work on a Babylon 5 invigorate film as part of his slew with Warner Bros. , partnering with Warner ’s Animation and Home Entertainment divisions to make an entirely new taradiddle in the world of the show .
BABYLON 5 ANIMATED film coming from Warner Bros. Animation & WB Home Entertainment ! Classic B5 : raucous , earnest , nonstop , a ton of fun through prison term and distance & a love letter to the sports fan . picture show title , release date and other details coming one week from today.#B5AnimatedMoviepic.twitter.com/5ylImI65 millimeter
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— J. Michael Straczynski ( @straczynski)May 3 , 2023
According to Straczynski , the film is already completed and “ 100 % happening , ” and while presently details are being kept under wrapper , it sounds like unlike the new show , this renovate film will draw on the stories and interlingual rendition of characters seen throughout the original TV and movie run of Babylon 5 .
And just to be clear , this brand young original exalt movie is already finish and in the can . So it ’s 100 % real , pass off , and coming out very before long .
More details about the close at hand expiration of the Babylon 5 enliven movie , including a title and release date , will be revealed next hebdomad on May 10 .
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