A new trailer for Damsel shows Millie Bobby Brown facing off against a dragon, putting an epic twist on traditional fairy tales for the fantasy survival film. The movie sees Brown as Elodie, a princess who is set to be married to Prince Henry (Nick Robinson). However, she soon learns the wedding is a setup for a sacrificial ritual, forcing her to survive while trapped in a cave with a dragon.
Now, Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming Damsel movie, revealing Brown facing off against a massive dragon.
The trailer features a twist on typical fantasy stories, as Elodie is forced to try and save herself from the fire-breathing behemoth. Footage from the trailer shows her scaling cave walls and donning survivalist gear as she tries to escape the ever-pursuing monster. It also indicates some parts of the story will take place outside the castle, hinting at a chaotic storyline to come.
What The Damsel Trailer Reveals About The Fantasy Movie
The film’s first trailer highlights many elements of the film that were already known, including how Brown would be spending the movie surviving against a dragon. However, it also offers a closer look at key characters in Damsel, such as Queen Isabelle (Robin Wright) and Elodie’s stepmother Lady Bayford (Angela Bassett). Their strong presences in the trailer indicates the movie may also focus on the wider fantasy world alongside its protagonist’s escape plan.
In addition to Elodie, however, it’s revealed that a young woman is sacrificed to the dragon every generation, seemingly to keep the kingdom safe from its wrath. Names on stone showcase just how many people have been killed by the beast, revealing just how deadly the princess’ new situation is. It’s likely that, by using the failed escape attempts of others as guidance, she will be able to piece together the best way to escape.
Since Damsel isn’t rooted in fantasy clichés, there’s no telling how well Elodie’s escape attempt will go, nor if it will have larger repercussions for the kingdom. With the dragon seemingly outside by the end of the trailer, it’s possible her saving her own life will have a wider impact on the world. However, the details of her sacrifice to the dragon likely won’t be laid out until the movie arrives on Netflix.
Key Release Dates
Damsel
Release Date:2023-10-13
