Key Facts
Production company CAKE announced on June 15 that it is partnering with entertainment studio WEP to distribute 280 episodes of the Voltron animated franchise globally. The catalog includes classic and modern series spanning decades.
Details of the Distribution Deal
The partnership brings together CAKE's distribution expertise and WEP's extensive Voltron library. The 280-episode package covers multiple iterations of the franchise, from the original 1984-1985 television series to recent productions.
History of the Voltron Franchise
Peter O'Keefe adapted the first Voltron series from two Japanese robot anime: Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV. The story follows young pilots who fight against an empire of alien conquerors with the help of five mechanized lions that combine to form a giant robot.
Since the original, the franchise has spawned three television series produced outside Japan: the 3D CG series in 1998, the 2D series in 2011, and DreamWorks Animation's Voltron: Legendary Defender in 2016. The eighth and final season of Legendary Defender premiered on Netflix in December 2018. The animated series left the service in December 2024.
WEP is also streaming 12 episodes of the original series under the title Voltron: The Original Series.
Live-Action Film in Development
WEP is developing a live-action Voltron feature film. The film will star Alba Baptista as the lead actor, with a cast including Samson Kayo and Tharanya Tharan. Amazon was bidding for the live-action rights in 2022, competing with Netflix, Universal, and several other studios. Studios previously attempted a live-action Hollywood project for the franchise in 2011 and then in 2016, but neither project moved forward.
What Readers Should Know
This distribution deal ensures that Voltron episodes remain accessible to global audiences through CAKE's network. Fans can expect continued availability of classic and modern series.
FAQ
How many Voltron episodes are being distributed?
CAKE is distributing 280 episodes of the Voltron animated franchise.
Which companies are involved in the distribution deal?
Production company CAKE and entertainment studio WEP are partnering for the global distribution.
What Voltron series are included in the catalog?
The catalog includes the original 1984-1985 series, 3D CG series (1998), 2D series (2011), and DreamWorks' Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016).