‘Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom’ Trailer: Hit Anime Series Gets Its First Movie
“Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” is the first theatrical film from the beloved anime series — and it just got a new English subtitled trailer from Crunchyroll ahead of the film’s North American release November 8.
In a press release, Crunchyroll described the film’s plot (which picks up directly from the series’ fourth season) as: “After 12 years of playing his favorite Mmorpg game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
“Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans.
“Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring...
In a press release, Crunchyroll described the film’s plot (which picks up directly from the series’ fourth season) as: “After 12 years of playing his favorite Mmorpg game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
“Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans.
“Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring...
- 9/19/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
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