The film is set in a fictional galaxy ruled by the imperialistic Motherworld, whose military, the Imperial, threatens a village on the moon Veldt. It received a limited theatrical release on December 15, 2023, and was released by Netflix on December 22. A sequel, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, released on April 19, 2024, is released on August 2, 2024.
In a universe controlled by the corrupt government of the Motherworld, the moon of Veldt is threatened by the forces of the Imperium. Kora, a former member of the Imperial who seeks redemption for her past in the leadership of the oppressive government, tasks herself to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand.