Releasing May 1st (Fri)!! The Mook 'Stephen King Movie Guide' That Thoroughly Dissects King Movies
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- Releasing May 1st (Fri)!! The Mook 'Stephen King Movie Guide' That Thoroughly Dissects King Movies
- Shochiku will release the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' on May 1, 2026. Timed with the release of new adaptations, it features essays from various film critics for 1,800 yen.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 4, 2026
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Shochiku will release the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' on May 1, 2026. Timed with the release of new adaptations, it features essays from various film critics for 1,800 yen.
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- Releasing May 1st (Fri)!! The Mook 'Stephen King Movie Guide' That Thoroughly Dissects King Movies (April 4, 2026), PR Times
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- April 4, 2026
Shochiku will release the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' on May 1, 2026. Timed with the release of new adaptations, it features essays from various film critics for 1,800 yen.
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Release decided for the mook "Stephen King Movie Guide", which thoroughly dissects the film adaptations of Stephen King, the king of modern horror who continues to terrify the world!
2026 is truly a "King Movie Year," with film adaptations of King's works being released one after another in Japan, including "Thank You, Chuck" (releasing Friday, May 1), "The Long Walk" (releasing Friday, June 26), and "The Running Man"! Why do his stories transcend time, awakening on screen and continuing to captivate fans? A spirited group of writers will unravel the forefront of the film adaptation rush and its secrets from multiple angles.
Starting with opening gravure pages that look back on the history of King movies visually, from "Carrie" and "The Shining" to his latest works, a diverse group of writers overflowing with love for King has assembled, including ISO (Writer), Joju Ujiie (Namaniku) (Writer/Film Critic), Anais (Writer/Columnist), Katsuyuki Namba (Film Critic), Hideyuki Nakazawa (Film & Overseas Drama Writer), and Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic). From extreme survival horror to soul-stirring human dramas, they will approach the "darkness" and "light" of King movies amplified by their film adaptations.
It will be available for purchase starting Friday, May 1, at Shochiku's official online store "Shochiku Store" movie goods shop "Froovie", and at select theaters screening "Thank You, Chuck".
This is a book that will make watching King movies even more terrifying and enjoyable from now on. Please be sure to purchase it!
Product Information
"Stephen King Movie Guide"
Contents:
● "Reasons to watch Stephen King movies right now" by ISO
● Feature "The 'Darkness' and 'Light' of King Movies" column & work guide
"What is the 'scariness' of Stephen King?" by Joju Ujiie (Namaniku)
"The appeal of Stephen King's moving masterpieces (tentative)" by Anais
● "Watching King movies by director" by Joju Ujiie (Namaniku)
Veteran edition full of masters / Up-and-coming! New generation edition
● Memorial "Rob Reiner and Castle Rock Entertainment" by Katsuyuki Namba
● "The background of the excitement surrounding King adaptations in the drama world too" by Hideyuki Nakazawa
● "Successors to King's DNA: Joe Hill's film adaptations" by Takeo Matsuzaki
● "Upcoming film adaptation projects of King's works" by Takeo Matsuzaki
(Titles omitted)
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included) / Size: B5 format / 40 pages (including cover)
Publisher: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Business Promotion Department
© SHOCHIKU 2026
*Design, content, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Purchasing
Available from Friday, May 1 at the following:
● Shochiku Store "Froovie"
Product page: ...
2026 is truly a "King Movie Year," with film adaptations of King's works being released one after another in Japan, including "Thank You, Chuck" (releasing Friday, May 1), "The Long Walk" (releasing Friday, June 26), and "The Running Man"! Why do his stories transcend time, awakening on screen and continuing to captivate fans? A spirited group of writers will unravel the forefront of the film adaptation rush and its secrets from multiple angles.
Starting with opening gravure pages that look back on the history of King movies visually, from "Carrie" and "The Shining" to his latest works, a diverse group of writers overflowing with love for King has assembled, including ISO (Writer), Joju Ujiie (Namaniku) (Writer/Film Critic), Anais (Writer/Columnist), Katsuyuki Namba (Film Critic), Hideyuki Nakazawa (Film & Overseas Drama Writer), and Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic). From extreme survival horror to soul-stirring human dramas, they will approach the "darkness" and "light" of King movies amplified by their film adaptations.
It will be available for purchase starting Friday, May 1, at Shochiku's official online store "Shochiku Store" movie goods shop "Froovie", and at select theaters screening "Thank You, Chuck".
This is a book that will make watching King movies even more terrifying and enjoyable from now on. Please be sure to purchase it!
Product Information
"Stephen King Movie Guide"
Contents:
● "Reasons to watch Stephen King movies right now" by ISO
● Feature "The 'Darkness' and 'Light' of King Movies" column & work guide
"What is the 'scariness' of Stephen King?" by Joju Ujiie (Namaniku)
"The appeal of Stephen King's moving masterpieces (tentative)" by Anais
● "Watching King movies by director" by Joju Ujiie (Namaniku)
Veteran edition full of masters / Up-and-coming! New generation edition
● Memorial "Rob Reiner and Castle Rock Entertainment" by Katsuyuki Namba
● "The background of the excitement surrounding King adaptations in the drama world too" by Hideyuki Nakazawa
● "Successors to King's DNA: Joe Hill's film adaptations" by Takeo Matsuzaki
● "Upcoming film adaptation projects of King's works" by Takeo Matsuzaki
(Titles omitted)
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included) / Size: B5 format / 40 pages (including cover)
Publisher: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Business Promotion Department
© SHOCHIKU 2026
*Design, content, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Purchasing
Available from Friday, May 1 at the following:
● Shochiku Store "Froovie"
Product page: ...
FAQ
When is the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' mook scheduled to be released?
The 'Stephen King Movie Guide' mook is scheduled to be released on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Japan.
What are some of the upcoming Stephen King film adaptations mentioned in the article?
Upcoming Stephen King film adaptations mentioned include 'Thank You, Chuck', releasing May 1, 'The Long Walk' on June 26, and 'The Running Man'.
Which stores and platforms will sell the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' upon release?
The guide will be available at Shochiku's official online store 'Shochiku Store', 'Froovie' movie goods shop, and select theaters showing 'Thank You, Chuck'.
Who are some of the writers contributing to the 'Stephen King Movie Guide'?
Contributing writers include ISO, Joju Ujiie (Namaniku), Anais, Katsuyuki Namba, Hideyuki Nakazawa, and Takeo Matsuzaki, all known for their work in film and literature.
What special feature does the 'Stephen King Movie Guide' include about the history of King movies?
The guide includes opening gravure pages that visually trace the history of Stephen King film adaptations from 'Carrie' and 'The Shining' to his latest works.