Yes. Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action Voltron began filming on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, according to a Screen Queensland announcement dated December 11, 2024. The announcement also named Henry Cavill among the cast and identified the people pictured in its behind-the-scenes photo as Cavill, Rita Ora and Sterling K. Brown.
Where and when did Voltron start filming?
Screen Queensland announced on December 11, 2024, that filming had commenced at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast. The production was supported through the Queensland Government’s Production Attraction Strategy. Screen Queensland’s announcement is the official source for the production start and location.
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The announcement confirms that filming began; it does not establish when filming wrapped or when the movie will be released.
Who is in the cast, and who is directing?
Rawson Marshall Thurber directed the film and co-wrote it with Ellen Shanman. Screen Queensland named the following cast members:
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- Sterling K. Brown
- Daniel Quinn-Toye
- Henry Cavill
- Rita Ora
- John Kim
- Alba Baptista
- Samson Kayo
- Tharanya Tharan
The announcement does not specify which characters the actors play, so Cavill’s role cannot be identified from that source.
What does the behind-the-scenes photo show?
The caption accompanying Screen Queensland’s announcement identifies the photo as showing Henry Cavill, Rita Ora and Sterling K. Brown. That caption establishes who is pictured, but not what scene or activity the image depicts.
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- Combines with the other legendary lions to form a 16" Voltron!
- Includes missile firing projectile launcher!
- Includes jaw blade and beam emitter!
- Her Royal Highness, Princess Allura of planet Arus, became pilot of the Blue Lion, the right leg of Voltron!
What was the production expected to bring to Queensland?
Queensland’s Minister for the Arts, John-Paul Langbroek, estimated that the production would bring more than $100 million to the state’s economy and create hundreds of screen-industry jobs. Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney gave an estimate of approximately 825 screen practitioners at Village Roadshow Studios. These were projections made in the December 11, 2024 filming announcement, not reported final totals.
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Hasbro merchandise
On February 4, 2026, Hasbro announced a licensing collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios to produce action figures, toys and roleplay products for the movie. Its announcement did not name specific products or give prices, release dates or retailer information. Hasbro’s announcement confirms the product categories, not that any particular item is available to buy.
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- Includes Voltron's Blazing Sword!
- Combines with the other legendary lions to form a 16" Voltron!
- Includes missile firing projectile launcher!
- Lance is the hot-headed Ace flyer of the Voltron lion force!
Streaming plans
GamesRadar+ reported on May 12, 2026, that Amazon MGM Studios said during its Upfront presentation that Voltron would go straight to streaming. The report mentioned Prime Video or MGM+ as possible destinations, but did not establish which service will carry the film or give a release date. The destination and timing therefore remain unconfirmed in the available official announcements. Read GamesRadar+’s report.
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- Black Lion Pilot: Keith is the lead of the Voltron Lion Force and pilot of the Black Lion, the head and torso of Voltron
- Lions Unite: Combine Black Lion with the other Legendary Lions to form a 16” Voltron
- Lights and Sound: The mighty Voltron’s chest lights up and he comes with over 60 authentic phrases and sound effects from the show
- Collect Them All: Collect all the Combining Lions to complete your Voltron universe
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