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    Netflix Family Summer Kicks Off with ‘The Sea Beast’ Red Carpet and Premiere

    Pass the popcorn, please!
    By Jolie A. Doggett
    July 10, 2022

The stars and the sun were shining bright at the kickoff to Netflix Family Summer on July 9 in Los Angeles. Star of Netflix’s new animated adventure film,The Sea Beast, Karl Urban and director Chris Williams walked the red carpet while families enjoyed the premiere under the warmth of the California sun. Netflix’s upcoming animated series Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight was also screened with stars Jack Black and Rita Ora making appearances during a day filled with fun.

See the action for yourself in the gallery below.

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Karl Urban, who voices legendary hunter Jacob, walks the red carpet of The Sea Beast premiere.
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Awaiting the premiere of Netflix’s newest animated adventure, The Sea Beast.
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The Sea Beast director Chris Williams (left) and star Karl Urban (right) greet fans at The Sea Beast premiere.
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Comedia Lil Rel (center) and family at The Sea Beast and Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Prince screenings.
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Karl Urban (left) and Chris Williams (right) at the Netflix Family Summer kick off event.
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Adventure on the high seas captivates the audience at The Sea Beast premiere
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Director Chris Williams is excited to share The Sea Beast with the watching world.
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Families are having fun in the sun at Netflix Family Summer kick off event.
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Face painting and other activities abound at the Netflix Family Summer kick off event.
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Jack Black (Po) shows off his dragon warrior fighting skills on the Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight red carpet.
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Double trouble: Jack Black and a life-sized Po the Panda strike a pose on the red carpet
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The cast and crew (and panda) of Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight on the red carpet.
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Rita Ora, who voices Wandering Blade, makes a surprise appearance at the Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight series preview.
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Adventure awaits the entire family this summer with Netflix at the helm. For information on future events near you or to find out what else is new on Netflix, check out our handy Netflix Family Summer guide.

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