Lev Gleason Studios is proud to announce production is underway on a brand-new, feature-length documentary celebrating over fifty years of Captain Canuck, Canada’s iconic homegrown superhero.

Produced in collaboration with VVS Films, the documentary is executive produced and hosted by Adam Beach, the new voice of Captain Canuck. The film explores the character’s origins, evolution, and cultural impact, telling the definitive story of a hero who has stood as a symbol of Canadian identity for generations.

The documentary follows Adam Beach as he embarks on a personal journey to fully understand the character he now embodies. Through conversations with fans, creators, and cultural voices across the country, the film examines what Captain Canuck represents today and why the character continues to resonate in an ever-changing modern landscape.

Filming will take place at major fan conventions across North America, capturing the passion of the Captain Canuck community and the legacy surrounding the character, including:

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VVS Films is a leading motion picture production and distribution company with over 40 years of operation in Canada. In October 2023, VVS announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand. VVS is best known for its success in launching major action franchises in the Canadian market, including the “Has Fallen”, “Beekeeper”, and “Hitman’s Bodyguard series. Recent notable releases in Canada include Materialists, Friendship, and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. In Australia and New Zealand, they have recently released Roofman and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

VVS Films financed and served as executive producer for Xavier Dolan’s French-language mini-series La Nuit où Laurier Gaudreault s’est réveillé. They also served as executive producers on Christian Sparkes' The King Tide and Bretten Hannam’s Sk+te'kmujue'katik (At the Place of Ghosts), which premiered at TIFF 2025.

 Upcoming theatrical releases in Canada include undertone and Coyote vs. Acme. Upcoming theatrical releases in Australia and New Zealand include The Magic Faraway Tree, Fackham Hall, Tuner, and Spa Weekend. They have The Drama, Fuze, Mother Mary, and The Invite in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.