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Short · 12m 23s
By Ryan Lightbourn ✓ Verified creator
141K views9.1K likes1.4K commentson YouTube · updated Oct 17, 2026
AFF score 8.9/10 from public views and likes
A retro 1980s-style fantasy adventure packed with bizarre creatures, outrageous heroes and cosmic mayhem.
“Black Thunder” is a 12-minute AI short film by Ryan Lightbourn, released in September 2026. On the festival circuit: Grand Prize & Jury Selection – Finalist at the Lumara Film Festival 2026; Serenissima Award (Best Film Made with Venice) – Nominee at the Lumara Film Festival 2026. Find more like it in AI Comedy, or see the best AI films of 2026.
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Top comments on YouTube
See all on YouTube ›@zackosborn1731Sep 27, 2026
Even the 80s would look at this and say "damn, thats so 80s"
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@Gabe_CrossSep 29, 2026
This is like He-Man meets Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and RoboCop all in one, and I'm here for it.
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@theaimovieguyghanaSep 19, 2026
They need to give you money to turn this into something big, ASAP.
♥ 3195 replies
@mitchellc2289Sep 24, 2026
need the rainbow sun mixtape ASAP,
that Rainbow Girl tune is awesome.
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@44487887Sep 19, 2026
When The action figures comes out😬🥳
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@TherealPettypendergrassSep 26, 2026
Some of the greatest shit I've seen in a min💯💯 12:23
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@TheGoodInquisitorSep 19, 2026
Bro, make it a whole 90 mins movie and present it in theaters
♥ 50320 replies
@Pakete1694Sep 29, 2026
A Black Thunder miniseries, please.
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@AmanamakerSep 21, 2026
More movie in 12 minutes than 99% of Hollywood in an average 2 hours.
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@frankiehernandez3276Sep 25, 2026
Dude, you have got to be kidding me. This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Give us a series. 90 minutes each episode. I love 💕 this. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you.
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