Netflix is gearing up to reenter the world of Monster Hunter with the release of a trailer for upcoming show Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild. Coming August 12 during Netflix’s Geeked Week, the 3D computer animated film will star Aiden, who appeared as an NPC in Monster Hunter 4 and has been featured in several other Monster Hunter games since. It is directed by Steven F. Yamamoto and will contain punchy action as it plays at 58 minutes long.
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild will follow Aiden as he plans to fight an elder dragon who is threatening his hometown. The movie features well known monsters spanning several games, and other characters that Monster Hunter fans may recognize (including the beloved Palico companions).
The Monster Hunter 2020 movie, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, received mixed reviews, so expectations are mixed as well for this new Netflix adaptation. Aiden is a popular NPC from Monster Hunter 4, which was a popular addition to the series. Capcom has been busy and successful lately with new Monster Hunter game announcements and releases, and an acclaimed film would be good for them. Also excitingly, this movie will feature voice actor Dante Basco of Prince Zuko fame. Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild will be available for viewing on Netflix on August 12 alongside other movies involved in Netflix’s Geeked Week.