‘Raising Dion’ Trailer Sets High Expectations With Cool Powers And Quality Visuals

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to raise a superhero? Netflix has officially given Raising Dion its highly anticipated release date of October 4th. We finally have actual footage to feast our eyes on, and let me say that it has been worth the wait!! BNP has been up on Raising Dion since 2015 when the comic was turned into a short film, which gained enough buzz to be picked up by Michael B. Jordan and Netflix. We knew it was going to be those flames, but who could’ve expected this to be one of the best looking non-Marvel superhero properties since Nolan’s Batman trilogy? The complimentary short film is must watch material and gives you an idea of what to expect from the show, though things will get much deeper.

This bad boy could have all the heart of a Fruitvale Station production. Just the quick phone video of Dion’s dad, Mark Warren, asking about their son and describing how much he misses his “lil man” and saying how “special” he is tugs on the heart strings, knowing that Nicole and Dion lost him years ago. Not only does this show appear to have heart but it also seems to be leaning into a technologically advanced future without beating us over the head with the idea of innovative this and advanced that. We get a glimpse of the company, Biona, where Mark was working on world changing, groundbreaking research to slow human metabolism, innovate minimal sleep, and who knows what other super power worthy ideas. The moment Dion walked his adorable self into the m…