Nimona Trivia | 40 facts about the new Netflix film

“Nimona” is a computer-animated film that made its debut on Netflix and is based on the graphic novel of the same name.

So let’s dive into some trivia and facts about the new film.

1. Nimona is a 2023 American computer-animated science fantasy adventure comedy film
2. The film is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane
3. From a screenplay by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor
4. It is based on the 2015 graphic novel of the same name by ND Stevenson
5. Set in a futuristic version of the Middle Ages
6. The film features the voices of Chloë Grace Moretz as the titular character
7. And Riz Ahmed as her partner and former knight
8. With Eugene Lee Yang and Frances Conroy voicing supporting roles
9. Originally a production of Blue Sky Studios
10. It was originally set to be directed by Patrick Osborne
11. With an initial release date of 2020
12. Following The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the parent company of Blue Sky, the production received pushback from Disney’s leadership due to the film’s LGBTQ themes
13. After which it was delayed multiple times before being canceled due to Blue Sky’s closure in April 2021
14. However, Annapurna Pictures revived the project the following year
15. With Bruno and Quane announced as directors
16. DNEG Animation providing animation
17. And Netflix acquiring worldwide distribution
18. Nimona had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 14, 2023
19. It was released in select cinemas on June 23, 2023
20. The film made its streaming debut on June 30, 2023, by Netflix
21. The film received positive reviews from critics for its animation, themes, musical score, and vocal performances
22. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% rating
23. Based on 62 critics’ reviews
24. With an average rating of 8/10
25. The website’s consensus reads: “Tapping a rich emotional vein with its splendid animation and thoughtful allegory, Nimona is a deeply lovable animated adventure”
26. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 75 out of 100
27. Based on 16 critics
28. Indicating “generally favorable reviews”
29. In May 2023, it was confirmed that Christophe Beck had composed the film’s score
30. American singer and rapper K.Flay performed the original song called “T-Rex” as part of the single music in the film’s soundtrack and released on June 23, the same day as the film’s limited release date
31. The film’s score album was released on June 30 by Netflix Music
32. On April 11, 2022, it was announced that Annapurna Pictures had picked up Nimona earlier in the year
33. And would be releasing it on Netflix in 2023
34. DNEG Animation was announced as the project’s animation partner
35. The voice cast was also retained, with the addition of Eugene Lee Yang as Ambrosius Goldenloin announced at this point
36. Nick Bruno and Troy Quane were announced to replace Osborne as the new directors of the film
37. Bruno and Quane were heavily involved in the film prior to Blue Sky’s shutdown, acting as directors, according to a Blue Sky staffer
38. Roy Lee, Karen Ryan, and Julie Zackary were reported as producers on the feature
39. In December 2022, it emerged that the film would serve as the first release of Annapurna’s new division, Annapurna Animation
40. On April 24, 2023, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, RuPaul Charles, Indya Moore, Julio Torres, and Sarah Sherman were announced as part of the cast