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The Trailer
The official The Samurai and the Prisoner trailer, right here
Dropped June 25, 2026
What to expect
The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.
Opening against The Devil's Mouth, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The Samurai and the Prisoner opens in theaters on July 31, 2026.
Who you’ll see
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda and Yuriko Yoshitaka carrying the story. Masahiro Motoki plays Araki Murashige.
Shochiku, TBS and Shochiku Studio are producing. Kiyoshi Kurosawa directs. Runtime is listed at 2 hours 27 minutes.
The reason to record this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Every mystery tease is a puzzle box missing one piece on purpose. Catch your first guess at what it is.
By opening weekend everyone will have a take. The reactions that matter are the ones recorded before the takes calcify.
Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for The Samurai and the Prisoner will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
How do I make my own The Samurai and the Prisoner reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does The Samurai and the Prisoner come out?
The Samurai and the Prisoner is scheduled to open in US theaters on July 31, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Samurai and the Prisoner?
Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki and Ryota Miyadate lead the cast, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
