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Ray Gunn: Brad Bird's Netflix sci-fi noir gets reviews

Netflix's Ray Gunn reunites Brad Bird with crime noir and classic sci-fi, and critics split between dazzled and cautious; both agree it looks great.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
Published 7:18 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by What's on Netflix: “‘Ray Gunn’ Netflix Review: Brad Bird Delivers a Mesmerizing Yet Safe Sci-Fi Noir”, with reporting from /Film.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:18 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrad Bird's animated Ray Gunn is on Netflix, a crime noir mixed with classic sci-fi. One review calls it a heartfelt, visually dazzling marvel.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlready a fan.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhat's on Netflix says it's mesmerizing, but safe. A retrofuturistic mystery that plays it safe. So, a very nice hat.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love a safe hat.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou haven't watched it yet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI've seen the poster. It's gorgeous, and the poster is also safe.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine, my pitch. Ray Gunn Two: Gunn Again. Same detective, same rainy city, and this time the mystery is the first movie.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlready bought tickets.