Or risk alienating old and new fans.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT ThunderCats is an animated show from the 1980s set to be remade into a movie, but to do the original cartoon justice some key aspects need to be done right. ThunderCats was initially released in 1985, when it established a dedicated fanbase, and ran until 1989, with a total of 130 episodes over the series' run.
The series is almost 40 years old, which means it is likely that there will be a large number of new viewers who may come with parents or grandparents and have not seen the show before. While the story has elements that feel reminiscent of Superman's origins, and some of the action is similar to He-Man, ThunderCats is a unique and separate story.
6 Mumm-Ra The primary threat to the survival of the ThunderCats, once they reach Third Earth, is a terrifying sorcerer with seemingly endless powers. Mumm-Ra is an ancient being who resides on Third Earth, and when the ThunderCats arrive, he decides to steal their powerful artifacts to increase his own powers. However, as the ThunderCats develop a relationship with the people of Third Earth, and as they establish their home on the planet, he seeks to destroy them entirely.
Ensuring that the right setting is chosen, or if the story will play out over different worlds is vital, because these environments massively impact and mold the story. The loss of the Thunderian homeworld is a motivating factor for the story, while the ThunderCats' powers appear amplified on Third Earth. Changing the setting would not only impact the background and scenery but core parts of what is happening in the narrative.
Related 15 Reasons Thundercats & Masters Of The Universe Need To Be A Live-Action Movie Franchise Thundercats and Masters of the Universe both deserve to have their worlds converted to live-action movies, and we're imagining a crossover franchise. 3 The Tone ThunderCats was ahead of its time in terms of the tone and messaging of the show.
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