The world of The Dark Crystal is returning. Netflix just released the premiere date and new photos for their new TV show, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Based on Jim Henson’s 1982 film, the animated series “tells a new epic story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects. The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.”
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance premieres on Netflix on August 30th.
Take a sneak peek below:
What do you think? Have you seen The Dark Crystal? Will you watch the Netflix series?
I’m so keyed up for the Dark Crystal prequel. There have been attempts for years to make a sequel called World of the Dark Crystal, but a prequel seems the right route to go. The images here look stunning. CGI can be impressive, but it doesn’t excite the human eye like real, physical objects. I have high hopes for this!