[s1e1] Rebirth: Part 1 ❲2026❳

The experienced leader with a mysterious prosthetic arm.

Along with their rival , the group follows Shiro's instructions to find a "Blue Lion." This discovery transports them across the universe to the Castle of Lions on the planet Arus. There, they awaken Princess Allura and Coran , who have been in cryostasis for 10,000 years. The group learns they are the new Paladins destined to pilot the five lions and form Voltron to stop the Galra Empire’s conquest of the universe. Key Characters Introduced [S1E1] Rebirth: Part 1

The group’s cautious but brilliant engineer. The experienced leader with a mysterious prosthetic arm

"The Rise of Voltron" (Note: "Rebirth" is a common fan or working title for the first segment of this triple-length premiere). Air Date: June 10, 2016 Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu Plot Summary The group learns they are the new Paladins

The last survivor of the Althean royal family. Themes and Significance

Reinvents the 1980s Voltron: Defender of the Universe for a modern audience with updated animation and deeper character arcs.

A tech genius searching for lost family members.