Thundarr the Barbarian (1980) Reimagined in Live Action | AI Trailer Tribute to Hanna-Barbera

Thundarr the Barbarian returns—like you've never seen him before.

In this AI-powered tribute to Hanna-Barbera's 1980 cult classic, we reimagine the post-apocalyptic world of Thundarr, Princess Ariel, and Ookla the Mok in live-action style—blending modern AI tools with the bold look of 1950s Technicolor sci-fi cinema.

Originally produced by Ruby-Spears Productions and distributed by Hanna-Barbera, Thundarr the Barbarian ran from 1980–1982 and became a fan favorite for its unique blend of sword & sorcery, science fiction, and Saturday morning adventure.

Now, decades later, we bring that vision to life using Runway Gen-2, photorealistic AI image generation, and cinematic editing.

🎬 This is part of a growing trend of reimagining classic cartoons with AI—honoring the original while exploring “what if” they were real.

⚡ Tools Used: Runway, Image Generator, Kdenlive
🧠 Cartoon Created By: Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby, and Alex Toth
📺 Produced by: Ruby-Spears (distributed by Hanna-Barbera)

If you grew up on Thundarr, this one's for you.
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