‘Love, Death + Robots’ Season 4 Trailer: David Fincher Directs Red Hot Chili Peppers, MrBeast Commands Space Dinosaurs and Kevin Hart Is a Smart Fridge

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“Love, Death + Robots” is coming back with 10 wacky new short films and a sprawling voice cast.

In the Season 4 premiere of the award-winning series, available for streaming from May 15th on Netflix, MrBeast takes charge of a cosmic arena filled with dinosaur-mounted mutants, while John Oliver serves as a charming robotic caretaker.

As a movie critic, I found myself captivated by David Fincher’s innovative directorial approach in the premiere episode “Can’t Stop,” a unique reinterpretation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ iconic 2003 Slane Castle performance. In this rendition, the band members – Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante – are meticulously recreated as captivating marionettes. The result is a visually stunning spectacle that pays homage to the raw energy of the original performance while adding an intriguing twist to the classic rock narrative.

Additionally, the upcoming episodes of the dystopian anthology series will feature cats planning global domination, a character portrayed as Dolphin Jesus, oversized newborns, and Satan. This production is overseen by Tim Miller and Fincher, who serve as executive producers alongside Jennifer Miller and Joshua Donen. Jennifer Yuh Nelson resumes her role as the lead director.

Check out the episode summaries for “Love, Death + Robots” Season 4 and watch the trailer that’s provided below.

Give the plot synopses for the episodes in Season 4 of “Love, Death + Robots” and have a look at the season trailer that follows.

UNABLE TO STOP WATCHING: Experience a fresh perspective on the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2003 Slane Castle performance in Ireland, where band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante are brought to life as string-puppets. This captivating production is directed by David Fincher, who first gained fame through music videos in the 1980s and early ’90s, eventually moving on to create memorable feature films.

In this project, the Director is David Fincher. The Music, Lyrics, and Performance were handled by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Animation Studio responsible for bringing it to life is Blur Studio. The Voice Cast includes Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith.

A TEENY TINY ALIEN INVASION: In this adorable miniature depiction of an alien apocalypse, directors Robert Bisi and Andy Lyon honor classic science fiction tales of extraterrestrial invasion and human folly by employing tilt-shift techniques that make the destruction of the world appear almost endearing.

Director: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
Writer: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
Animation Studio: BUCK

Swarm’s Rebirth: We delve back into the captivating cyberpunk realm depicted in “Swarm” (Volume 3), masterfully crafted by renowned science fiction writer, Bruce Sterling. In a secluded asteroid mining facility, a mourning Mechanist acquires a new ally and seeks retribution against the Shaper assassin who claimed her spouse’s life.

Leading Role: Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Director)
Screenplay Adaptation: Joe Abercrombie, from the original short story by Bruce Sterling
Visual Effects Studio: Blur Studio
Voice Actors: Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael and Sumalee Montano

In a post-apocalyptic urban landscape ruled by rival gangs adhering to a samurai-esque ethical system, an emerging gang known as the 400 Boys manages to bring about unity among them. This visually striking production hails from Canadian director Robert Valley, whose LDR episode “Ice” was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animation.

Lead Director: Robert Valley
Screenplay Writer: Tim Miller, adapted from the short story by Marc Laidlaw
Animation Company: Passion Animation Studio, a division of Passion Pictures
Main Voice Actors: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete and Amar Chadha-Patel

ANOTHER NOTABLE EVENT: John Scalzi’s creative mind spins a tale about a cat with ambitions for global conquest. Known as Sanchez to his diminutive human caretakers, this feline receives assistance from a recently acquired robotic servant (voiced by John Oliver of Last Week Tonight) who possesses the ability to infiltrate the internet and is eager to aid his new overlord.

Leading the project is Director Patrick Osborne. The script was penned by renowned author John Scalzi. AGBO Animation Studio is handling the animation work. The talented voice cast includes Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore, and Rachel Kimsey.

GOLGOTHA: In an uncommon real-life portrayal from Love, Death + Robots, a compassionate priest, portrayed by Rhys Darby (What We Do In The Shadows), welcomes a representative of an extraterrestrial species who thinks their savior has been reborn on our planet… as a dolphin. Essentially, we have Dolphin-Jesus. This production is under the direction of Tim Miller.

Lead Director: Tim Miller

Story Writer: Joe Abercrombie (adapted from a short story by Dave Hutchinson)

Animation Company (VFX): Luma Pictures

Voiced Actors: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes, and Matthew Waterson

In a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent aristocrats gather to observe a gruesome spectacle: a battle royale featuring genetically enhanced combatants riding ferocious, engineered dinosaurs. This gripping narrative of raw violence and unexpected empathy is brought to you by the directorial skills of Tim Miller, adapted from a short story by Stant Litore.

Lead Director: Tim Miller
Screenwriter and Source Material: Tim Miller, adapted from a short story by Stant Litore
Animation Production House: Blur Studio
Main Voice Actors: MrBeast and Bai Ling

THE CONVERSION OF ZEKE: The B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle undertakes an unusual mission during World War II – a clandestine operation into Nazi-occupied France to destroy a church before it unleashes an ancient evil. John McNichol’s short tale of blood, fallen angels, dark magic, and extreme violence is helmed by Diego Porral, the lead animator from the critically acclaimed “Kill Team Kill” production.

Lead Role: Diego Porral
Script Author: J.T. Petty (adapted from the short story by John McNichol)
Animation Production House: Titmouse
Voice Actors: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado, and Scott Whyte

INTELLIGENT APPLIANCES AND THEIR PERPLEXED OWNERS: In a humorous twist, an angry toothbrush, a smart showerhead working too hard, and an intelligent toilet share stories of bewilderment, contempt, and fascination about their human caretakers. Directed by Patrick Osborne, known for his work in “Three Robots: Exit Strategies” from Vol. 3.

Lead Director: Patrick Osborne

Script Writer: John Scalzi

Animation Studio: Aaron Sims Creative

Voice Actors: Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Brett Goldstein

1757 London: A madhouse poet believes Satan seeks a poem to bring about the apocalypse, and only his loyal feline companion, Jeoffry, stands as the barrier against the malevolent force (portrayed by Dan Stevens). In this imaginatively reimagined historical tale, directed by Emily Dean, Siobhan Carroll’s short story unfolds.

In this project, Emily Dean serves as the Director. The script was penned by Tamsyn Muir, who based her work on a short story authored by Siobhan Carroll. Polygon Pictures Inc. is responsible for the animation. The voice cast includes Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves, and Dave B. Mitchell.

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2025-04-24 20:19