Knights of the Zodiac

Seiya, a stubborn street kid, spends days dodging trouble while searching for his missing sister. An undiscovered power surges within him, hinting that he could be the key to stopping a goddess who has been reborn to watch over humanity. The goddess is Athena, appearing in the mortal world as Sienna, and her survival hinges on a hidden order of knights. Seiya is drawn into a conflict with ancient rivals and modern threats, including Nero the Phoenix Knight and the enigmatic Cassios. To save the world, he must let go of his traumatic past and step into a destiny as a Knight of the Zodiac.

Directed by Tomek Bagiński, this live action take on the Saint Seiya saga reimagines the myth for a big screen audience. The screenplay by Matthew Stuecken, Josh Campbell, and Kiel Murray weaves martial spectacle with cosmic stakes, while the production leans on modern visual effects and practical stunts. With a budget of 60 million, the film aims to balance character origin with large scale battles that echo the franchise's original energy.

The film grossed roughly 7 million dollars worldwide, a modest tally that underscores the difficulty of translating a beloved anime property into a live action feature. Even with a sizable budget, the return points to mixed demand and the crowd shifting toward streaming options.

Critical reception was mixed, with praise for the bold action and the attempt to deepen Saint Seiya's lore. Critics noted uneven pacing and some clunky dialogue, but agreed the story wrestles with identity, destiny, and the burden of power as Seiya steps toward leadership.

At this point the film has not left a lasting cultural imprint. It may spark renewed interest among fans and influence future live action adaptations of the franchise, but no lines or scenes have become meme worthy or widely quoted in pop culture.