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Nimona

Nimona is a 2023 American animated science fantasy action-adventure film based on ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nimona is a 2023 American animated science fantasy action-adventure film based on ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel of the same name. It follows a shapeshifting teen who teams up with a disgraced knight after he is framed for murder. The film was directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and released by Netflix in 2023.

Premise

The film is set in a medieval-futuristic kingdom and follows Ballister, a knight who is accused of murder, and Nimona, a shapeshifting teen who helps him clear his name. Its plot blends action, fantasy, and themes of identity and acceptance.

Production and release

Nimona was directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and written by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor. It was released in 2023 through Netflix after earlier adaptation efforts for the property.

Source material

The film is adapted from ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel Nimona. The original work is a science fantasy graphic novel featuring the title character and Ballister Blackheart.

Cast

Chloë Grace Moretz voices Nimona and Riz Ahmed voices Ballister. Supporting voice roles include Eugene Lee Yang, RuPaul Charles, Indya Moore, Julio Torres, Frances Conroy, and Lorraine Toussaint.

Key facts

  • Nimona is an animated film released in 2023 on Netflix.
  • The story follows a shapeshifting teen and a knight framed for murder.
  • Chloë Grace Moretz voices the title character.
  • The film is adapted from ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel.
  • It was directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally by Netflix, making it widely available to Canadian viewers through the same platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nimona about?
It is about a shapeshifting teen who teams up with a knight framed for murder as they try to clear his name in a medieval-futuristic kingdom.
Who is the voice of Nimona?
Chloë Grace Moretz voices Nimona.
Is Nimona a movie or series?
Nimona is a movie, specifically an animated film.
When did Nimona come out?
Nimona was released in 2023.
Is Nimona based on a book?
Yes. It is based on ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel Nimona.
Who created Nimona?
Nimona was created by ND Stevenson.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimona_(film)
    Supports: Film type, 2023 release, directors, writers, cast, and plot overview.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nimona-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Plot description, film format, and adaptation from ND Stevenson’s graphic novel.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/nimona
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and confirmation that the film is based on ND Stevenson’s graphic novel.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19500164/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary and character names.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimona
    Supports: Creation by ND Stevenson and source graphic novel information.