‘Ultraman’ Animated Movie In The Works At Netflix Netflix plans to bring Ultraman, one of Japan’s most popular superheroes, over to America in a new feature-length animated story. The studio is partnering with Tsuburaya Productions to develop the picture. Ultraman’s massive popularity is mostly confined to Japan, but the character has influenced well-known pop culture franchises including Power Rangers and Ant-Man. Currently, Netflix has an ongoing animated TV series starring the silver superhero, which picks up where the 1960s show left off. The Ultraman movie, however, will stand on its own with a storyline that incorporates the character’s mythology while introducing him to a new audience.