[20th Anniversary] Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' 4K Remastered Version to be Released Nationwide from August 7th!
As part of a revival screening project by the major movie review service Filmarks, a nationwide expanded release of the 4K remastered version of Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' has been announced to celebrate its 20th anniversary, starting August 7, 2026, across 82 theaters.
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- 📰 Published: June 1, 2026 at 12:00
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The revival screening project of Filmarks, one of Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review services, has decided to hold a nationwide screening of the 4K remastered version of 'Paprika' to commemorate its 20th theatrical anniversary, starting August 7 (Fri).
Following a highly successful revival screening in January 2026, 'Paprika' will expand its scale to theaters nationwide this summer. Additionally, various collaboration events and related products are planned to be released.
[Release Overview]
- Release Date: From August 7, 2026 (Fri)
- Theaters: 82 locations nationwide (to be added sequentially)
'Paprika' is a masterpiece animation directed by Satoshi Kon, based on the original work by Yasutaka Tsutsui, and produced by Madhouse. Its intricate visual beauty and the music by Susumu Hirasawa are vividly revived through 4K remastering. Original visitor benefits are also planned for this project.
Following a highly successful revival screening in January 2026, 'Paprika' will expand its scale to theaters nationwide this summer. Additionally, various collaboration events and related products are planned to be released.
[Release Overview]
- Release Date: From August 7, 2026 (Fri)
- Theaters: 82 locations nationwide (to be added sequentially)
'Paprika' is a masterpiece animation directed by Satoshi Kon, based on the original work by Yasutaka Tsutsui, and produced by Madhouse. Its intricate visual beauty and the music by Susumu Hirasawa are vividly revived through 4K remastering. Original visitor benefits are also planned for this project.
FAQ
『パプリカ』4Kリマスター版の全国公開日はいつですか？
2026年8月7日（金）から全国公開されます。
今回のリバイバル上映の規模はどれくらいですか？
全国82館での上映が決定しており、公開劇場は今後順次追加される予定です。
上映に関連した特典はありますか？
はい、オリジナルの入場者特典の配布が計画されています。詳細は後日発表されます。
誰が配給を行っていますか？
ソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメントとFilmarksが共同で配給を担当しています。
この企画はどのような背景で行われますか？
今敏監督作品『パプリカ』の劇場公開20周年を記念するリバイバル上映プロジェクトとして行われます。