The 2025 Red Sonia reboot was just released and it's received an onslaught of mixed reviews. While the film stars Matilda Lutz, Robert Sheen, and Wallace Day are being praised for their performances, this movie has one fatal flaw. There isn't enough time to explore all the lore and mythology behind the story's premise.
The 2025 Red Sonia reboot underwent serious changes from the original comics, but its roots are still present. Originally appearing in the Conan the Barbarian series, Red Sonia became her own title in 1977. Changes include an update to Sonia's costume to avoid the original male gaze orientation and more towards an empowering story.
Sonia's backstory was altered, removing Queen Gedron's role, focusing on vengeance for family and kingdom, aligning it with larger Marvel narratives. The film takes place during the Hibborian Age, predating recorded history, setting up potential expanded narratives in spin-offs.
The movie hints at a larger fantasy world with its inclusion of mythological creatures, offering scope for possible future MCU crossover as seen in other franchises like Thor and Loki. With the 2025 film serving as a sort of prequel, there are many storytelling opportunities lying in the Hiborian Age and potential sequels involving Conan the Barbarian.
While the reboot was rocky in its production and somewhat delayed, it still opens up a new world of mythology-inspired spin-offs. It can potentially expand, achieving a greater narrative than ever, potentially seeing these characters enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe.