Red Sonja OTT release date in India: When and where to watch Matilda Lutz's action-adventure flick highlighting sword fights

Red Sonja OTT release date in India: Based on Robert E Howard's invented character, Red Sonya of Rogatino, the movie is coming online this December.

Matilda Lutz from Red Sonja

Are you a fan of Prince of Persia, The Hobbit, Dungeons & Dragons? Well, if you loved those franchises, hope you won't find Red Sonja disappointing. The movie made its theatrical release in August in the US and now making its India debut through Lionsgate Play. This 2025 Red Sonja is not a remake or reboot of Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1985 movie, rather it's a whole new adaptation of Robert E Howard's character Red Sonya of Rogatino, which was first published in The Magic Carpet Magazine in 1934.

When to watch Red Sonja online?

The sword-sorcery movie is coming to Lionsgate Play (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on December 26, 2025. Red Sonja has a brilliant mix of adventure, fantasy and sword fights that follows the courageous story of the barbarian Sonja, who unites with a group of unlikely warriors to face off against Dragan and his deadly consort Annisia.

Matilda Lutz poratrays the titular role of Red Sonja. The movie also features Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Rhona Mitra and Veronica Ferres in pivotal roles.

What to expect from Red Sonja?

Red Sonja is a fierce red-haired swordwoman from the Hyborian Age, who's famous for seeking vengeance after her family is slaughtered and she gets violated. She vows never to be mastered by a man again, leading her to becoming a legendary warrior who fights evil sorcerers and tyrants. The character was first introduced by Robert E Howard as Red Sonya in 1934, but she was fully developed by Marvel Comics as Red Sonja in 1973.

The 2025 movie was first released in July in Russia then in August in the US, and now coming to India. Red Sonja grossed $271 million at the box office worldwide, as per tracker Box Office Mojo.

The movie's story focuses on a Hyrkanian huntress who's peaceful life is shattered when the tyrannical Emperor Dragon the Magnificent and his bride Dark Annisia conquer her village and kill her whole family. Later the huntress is captured by the two and forcefully trained to get thrown into gladiator fights. The movie emphasises a gritty, R-rated tone, focusing on Sonja's leadership and compassion, moving away from the original's traumatic story toward a more empowered, choice-driven narrative.

Red Sonja FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Matilda Lutz's Red Sonja?

A. Matilda Lutz's Red Sonja is releasing in India on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) from December 26, 2025.

Q. What is all about Matilda Lutz's Red Sonja?

A. Matilda Lutz's Red Sonja is a new adaptation of Robert E Howard's character Red Sonya from 1934, which was later developed by Marvel Comics as Red Sonja in 1973.

Q. Who are the cast of Red Sonja?

A. While Matilda Lutz plays the titular role Red Sonja, other pivotal characters are played by Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Rhona Mitra and Veronica Ferres.

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