A new trailer for the stop-motion animated film Junk World has just been released, offering a deeper look into the strange world created by Takahide Hori. This film is a sequel to his 2017 film Junk Head, which gained significant attention for its innovative use of stop-motion animation and its depiction of a bizarre, underground world.
Junk World is set 1042 years before the events of its predecessor. The film invites audiences to explore a world where humanoid clones, called Mulligans, live beneath the Earth’s surface. These creations were originally made to serve humanity, but they eventually rebelled, resulting in a complex underground society ruled by the Mulligans. The film continues to explore this dystopian setting, where humanity and Mulligans face off against one another.
The new trailer focuses on a group of government officials sent to investigate strange happenings in the underground world. The trailer reveals a series of bizarre and unique creatures, reflecting the film’s whimsical yet eerie style. Fans of films like Mad God (2021), which also features stop-motion animation, will likely find much to enjoy in this upcoming release.
The plot centers around a team of investigators led by Tris, a female human captain, and Dante, a Mulligan leader. Their mission is to investigate the underground city of Carp Bar, where they encounter a dangerous cult. Tris, considered a rare species among humans, becomes the cult’s primary target. Her only protection comes from Robin, a robot escort. The team’s journey reveals many mysteries about the world they inhabit, culminating in a thrilling battle that will change everything.
Takahide Hori, who both wrote and directed the film, began work on Junk World in 2022. His creative vision for this next installment of the Junk Head universe aims to expand on the world and the story established in the first film. The movie is set to debut in Japanese theaters on June 13, 2025, though international release dates have yet to be confirmed.
For more information about Junk World and to stay updated on its release, you can visit the film’s official website.
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