Netflix has officially debuted the trailer for Love, Death + Robots Volume 4, along with a full breakdown of the new episodes, voice cast, and creative team. Launching globally on May 15, 2025.
This latest installment brings ten electrifying shorts to the screen, blending award-winning animation, dark humor, horror, and science fiction in the series’ signature style.
Executive producers Tim Miller and David Fincher return, with Jennifer Yuh Nelson once again overseeing the ambitious anthology as Supervising Director.
What’s New in Volume 4
Volume 4 is packed with surprises — from dinosaur gladiators to string-puppet rock stars. Notably, acclaimed director David Fincher steps behind the camera again with “Can’t Stop,” a bold reimagining of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2003 live performance at Slane Castle.
The new season also features a dynamic voice cast including MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, Rhys Darby, and more, promising a fresh mix of humor, emotion, and edge.
Watch the trailer
Here’s a closer look at the ten new shorts coming to Netflix:
Episode Guide: Love, Death + Robots Volume 4
Can’t Stop
- Director: David Fincher
- Studio: Blur Studio
- Voice Cast: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante
A visually inventive tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, portraying the band as animated string-puppets.
Close Encounters of the Mini Kind
- Directors: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
- Studio: BUCK
Tiny aliens unleash chaos in a charmingly miniature sci-fi apocalypse.
Spider Rose
- Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
- Studio: Blur Studio
- Voice Cast: Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael, Sumalee Montano
A cyberpunk revenge story set within the universe of “Swarm” from Volume 3.
400 Boys
- Director: Robert Valley
- Studio: Passion Animation
- Voice Cast: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, and others
Gang warfare meets bushido code in a stunning post-apocalyptic cityscape.
The Other Large Thing
- Director: Patrick Osborne
- Studio: AGBO
- Voice Cast: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore, Rachel Kimsey
A housecat schemes for world domination with help from a savvy robotic butler.
Golgotha
- Director: Tim Miller
- Studio: Luma Pictures (VFX)
- Voice Cast: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, and more
An alien emissary seeks a dolphin messiah in a rare live-action short.
The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur
- Director: Tim Miller
- Studio: Blur Studio
- Voice Cast: MrBeast, Bai Ling
A brutal contest of dinosaur-riding gladiators unfolds aboard a space station orbiting Jupiter.
How Zeke Got Religion
- Director: Diego Porral
- Studio: Titmouse
- Voice Cast: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, and more
A World War II bomber mission takes a dark, supernatural turn.
Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners
- Director: Patrick Osborne
- Studio: Aaron Sims Creative
- Voice Cast: Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, and others
Household smart devices dish out hilarious commentary on their human owners.
For He Can Creep
- Director: Emily Dean
- Studio: Polygon Pictures Inc.
- Voice Cast: Dan Stevens, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, and more
In 18th-century London, a poet’s cat battles Satan to save humanity.
About Love, Death + Robots Volume 4
Presented by Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer), Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 continues the tradition of pushing animation to bold new heights. Expect a diverse blend of storytelling styles — from hand-drawn surrealism to cutting-edge CG — that challenges genre boundaries.
With a mix of humor, horror, sci-fi, and sheer imagination, Volume 4 reaffirms Love, Death + Robots as one of Netflix’s most visually and thematically daring series.
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Series Details
- Title: Love, Death + Robots Volume 4
- Format: Ten short animated films
- Directors: David Fincher, Tim Miller, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Robert Valley, and more
- Release Date: May 15, 2025
- Executive Producers: Tim Miller, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, Joshua Donen
- Supervising Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson