GKIDS Acquires MARS EXPRESS North American Distribution Rights

Avery Kaplan

Mars Express

Red planet, ho! In an annoucement made by press release on Thursday, October 26, 2023, GKIDS announced the acquisition of the North American distribution rights for Mars Express. The animated science fiction debut feature from Jérémie Perin was an official selection at 2023’s Cannes and Annecy film festivals. With a singular style and a story that recalls Philip K. Dick, Mars Express is sure to be a trip worth taking.

Mars Express poster. It includes a blonde human, a golden android, and several other characters, sci-fi weapons and space ships. A city horizon runs along the top of the poster.

Mars Express

Mars Express is described as “an adrenaline-fueled, smart and futuristic film noir” that combines 2D and 3D animation. It is set in the distant (but not too distant) future of 2200. It follows private detective Aline Ruby, who is joined by android partner Carlos Rivera. Ruby and Rivera are hired by a rich businessman and tasked with tracking down a notorious hacker. But venturing into the underbelly of Mars’ capital city, they uncover a darker truth. Soon corruption, secrets and “brain farms” ensure.

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Mars City‘s North American distribution rights were acquired through a deal negotiated by GKIDS’ Rodney Uhler and MK2 Films’ Olivier Barbier. And, in a quote included in the press release, GKIDS president David Jesteadt expressed his excitement about the movie. “This is a timely and provocative story set in one of the greatest animated sci-fi worlds I’ve seen,” said Jesteadt. “And we are thrilled to help bring it to North American audiences.”

A sci-fi cityscape lit by pink neon. Sex is advertised and there's some kind of future taxi. This is presumably on Mars.

GKIDS may be best known as the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli films. Plus, the 15-year-old distributor has garnered an impressive 12 Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature.

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While only so many details are currently available about Mars Express, you can learn all about the movie on its official website. Will you be booking tickets for Mars Express? Be sure and let Geek Girl Authority know in the comment section.

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