The pitch
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)
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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In Theaters · July 3, 2026
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
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Documentary
How the Light became a Legend
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.
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The Trailer
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Dropped May 13, 2026
Who’s in it
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda and Hideo Kojima carrying the story. Guillermo del Toro plays Self.
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
Hirokazu Kore-eda
as Self
Hideo Kojima
as Self
Hideaki Anno
as Self
Shinji Higuchi
as Self
Nicolas Winding Refn
as Self
Shannon Tindle
as Self
John Aoshima
as Self
Production notes
The history behind THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
SlowHand, Tsuburaya Productions and TOHO are behind the production. Yu Nakamura and Kazuki Yoshida directs. The finished film runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is scheduled to open in US theaters on July 3, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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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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