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Rogue Trooper Premieres at Annecy, $60M Budget, Atwell, Bean

6/21/2026

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The animated film “Rogue Trooper” premiered at Annecy on June 22, 2026.
Production spanned four years, shifting from Unreal Engine 5.3 to Maya then Unreal for facial capture, hiring Hayley Atwell and Sean Bean under SAG-strike Equity contracts that barred AI performances.
Producer Stuart Fennegan said the team sacrificed speed for quality while targeting a budget below $60 million-plus.
The film has no sales agent, works with CAA and is seeking distribution.

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Story summary

The animated film “Rogue Trooper” premiered at Annecy on June 22, 2026.
Production spanned four years, shifting from Unreal Engine 5.3 to Maya then Unreal for facial capture, hiring Hayley Atwell and Sean Bean under SAG-strike Equity contracts that barred AI performances.
Producer Stuart Fennegan said the team sacrificed speed for quality while targeting a budget below $60 million-plus.
The film has no sales agent, works with CAA and is seeking distribution.