If you were looking forward to watching giant robots fight in space on the big screen, here’s some news that might sting a little.

Amazon MGM Studios confirmed during its Upfront presentation that the long-awaited live-action Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill will skip a theatrical release entirely and premiere straight on Prime Video .

The announcement caught many fans off guard, given the film’s epic scope and blockbuster-level cast.

What is the Voltron live-action movie based on?

For those unfamiliar, Voltron: Defender of the Universe is a beloved 1984 animated series that followed a group of pilots who commandeer five giant robotic lions that combine to form a colossal warrior robot called Voltron.…