Mamoru Hosoda Announces New Anime Film 'Scarlet' for 2025

The Academy Award-nominated director's latest project, co-produced by Sony Pictures and Studio Chizu, follows a princess who transcends time and space.

'Scarlet' marks Mamoru Hosoda's first film since 2021's critically acclaimed 'Belle,' his highest-grossing film to date.
The film will be co-produced and co-financed by Sony Pictures, Studio Chizu, and Nippon TV, with Sony handling global distribution outside Japan.
A U.S. theatrical release is planned for winter 2025, while Toho will oversee the film's release in Japan.
The story centers on a brave princess navigating themes of time and space, continuing Hosoda's tradition of imaginative narratives.
Hosoda, known for films like 'Mirai,' 'Summer Wars,' and 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,' has received widespread acclaim for his innovative contributions to animation.