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Beasts Clutching at Straws (2026)
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Beasts Clutching at Straws opens in theaters on September 25, 2026.
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In Theaters · September 25, 2026
Beasts Clutching at Straws
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Mystery · Drama · Action · Thriller · Crime
100 Million Yen Battle Royale
Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
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Dropped April 13, 2026
Behind the film
The history behind Beasts Clutching at Straws
Toei Films, Toei Company and Toei Tokyo are producing. Hideo Jojo is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for Yasuko Kobayashi. The finished film runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
Nana Mori, Hiroki Narimiya and Ouji Suzuka lead the cast. Nana Mori plays Shina.
Nana Mori
as Shina
Hiroki Narimiya
as Ryosuke Ebisato
Ouji Suzuka
as Kanji Sato
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Beasts Clutching at Straws is scheduled to open in US theaters on September 25, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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Nana Mori, Hiroki Narimiya and Ouji Suzuka lead the cast, directed by Hideo Jojo.
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