Lucky Red Release Dates: Look Back, Kiki & More
Italian distribution company Lucky Red has officially updated its theatrical release calendar, shifting several highly anticipated dates for Japanese animation and pop culture fans. Originally unveiled during the Ciné 2026 event in Riccione, the revised schedule moves up the premiere of the Look Back live-action adaptation and reshuffles the 4K restoration screenings of Kiki’s Delivery Service and Ghost in the Shell. #Lucky Red release dates
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Look Back Live-Action Adaptation
The updated schedule kicks off with Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Look Back, now hitting theaters on November 12 instead of its previously announced January 21, 2027 release. This live-action feature adapts the acclaimed one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the renowned creator behind Chainsaw Man. Recently competing at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the film explores an emotional 13-year journey of friendship, dreams, and artistic passion. It follows two distinctly different girls—the confident and talented Fujino and the quiet, solitary Kyomoto—who forge an unbreakable bond over their shared dedication to drawing manga. #Lucky Red release dates
Kiki’s Delivery Service in Stunning 4K
Following Look Back, Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Kiki’s Delivery Service arrives as a special 4K event starting December 3, pushed back slightly from its original November window. As part of Studio Ghibli’s ongoing restoration cycle, this theatrical run features a brand-new adaptation and fresh dubbing. Supervised by Studio Ghibli’s digital imaging director Atsushi Okui, the 4K master breathes new life into the classic coming-of-age story. Fans can vividly re-experience the journey of 13-year-old Kiki and her witty black cat Jiji as they settle in the coastal town of Koriko, where the young witch builds her independence through a broomstick delivery business while navigating the universal challenges of growing up. #Lucky Red release dates
Ghost in the Shell 4K Anniversary Edition
Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk masterpiece Ghost in the Shell, based on Masamune Shirow’s foundational manga, closes out the updated anime roster. Shifting from early December to January 21, the film returns to the big screen in a striking 4K edition to celebrate three decades since its original debut. Set in a dystopian future where humanity blurs the line between flesh and machine, the cinematic landmark follows Major Motoko Kusanagi as she hunts down a ruthless cyber-criminal capable of hacking the human mind. The film remains a definitive exploration of the complex relationship between physical identity and human consciousness. #Lucky Red release dates
