The pitch
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)
The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.
Opening against Minions & Monsters, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN opens in theaters on July 3, 2026.
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When does THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN come out?
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is scheduled to open in US theaters on July 3, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?
Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi lead the cast, directed by Yu Nakamura and Kazuki Yoshida.
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