The film is set to come out in US theaters in December.
Known for his amazing anime movies such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Wolf Children, Mirai, and Belle, Academy Award nominee and director Mamoru Hosoda is bringing another film to his fans. Titled Scarlet, the movie is set to release in Japan on 21 November 2025. Sony Pictures also announced that a North American release that's set to premiere on 12 December, 2025.
Scarlet movie staff and other details
Unfortunately, not much has been announced about the cast of the upcoming film. The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account of Studio Chizu have announced the release date details.
Produced by Hosoda’s own Studio Chizu, the film is both written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda himself. Sony Pictures is co-financing and co-producing the film, and they will also release it theatrically in the US. A stunning trailer for the film hints at the amazing action that fans will get to see. Previously, Comic Natalie reported that Hosoda said this movie will have themes of life, death, war, and romance.
Mamoru Hosoda is one of the most popular Japanese anime movie directors of recent times. Before founding his own studio, he made some critically acclaimed movies such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars. Since founding Studio Chizu, Hosoda has worked on Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Mirai, and Belle. His eighth movie Mirai was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Film category at the 91st Academy Awards in 2019. After taking a look at the intense trailer, the audience is really excited about his next movie. Keep an eye on our website as we will reveal more details about the film as soon as they’re announced.
