Netflix’s adult animation slate keeps getting wilder, and its latest reveal might be the boldest yet. Bass X Machina, a gritty sci-fi Western loosely inspired by legendary lawman Bass Reeves, just dropped its first teaser trailer and a batch of first-look images at AnimeNYC, and the steampunk aesthetic is turned up to eleven.
Created by LeSean Thomas (Yasuke, Cannon Busters) and animated by Studio Mir, the team behind The Legend of Korra and X-Men ’97, this one’s shaping up to be a visual standout.
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Bass X Machina: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | Bass X Machina |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release Window | November 2026 |
| Creator | LeSean Thomas |
| Animation Studio | Studio Mir |
| Lead Voice | Brian Tyree Henry as Bass |
| Genre | Steampunk Sci-Fi Western |
What The First Look Reveals
The new images lean hard into a grim, machine-ravaged frontier. Bass himself appears weathered and stoic, wrapped in a high-collared coat with snow or ash falling around him. Elsewhere, a massive mechanical bull with glowing red eyes looms outside a dusty storefront, and one striking shot shows Bass mid-leap, mechanical arm on full display, taking down an armored robot near a shattered clock face. Another still reveals a heavily armored flying locomotive resting inside a glass-roofed station, capturing the show’s mash-up of frontier life and advanced tech.
The Story And Cast
The official logline promises a lawless Steampunk West “overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors,” where a father is forced into the role of judge, jury, and executioner to protect his family. Brian Tyree Henry leads the voice cast and also executive produces, joined by Janelle Monáe, Tati Gabrielle, Cree Summer, Chaske Spencer, Currie Graham, and Starletta DuPois. Original music comes courtesy of Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder at Wondaland.
When Can You Watch It
The series was originally eyeing an October debut but has since shifted to a November 2026 global release on Netflix. An exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet, so expect more details as the premiere gets closer.
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FAQs
When does Bass X Machina release on Netflix?
The series is set to premiere globally on Netflix in November 2026, with an exact date still to be confirmed.
Who voices the lead character in Bass X Machina?
Brian Tyree Henry voices Bass and also serves as an executive producer on the series.
