Exciting News from Sony: Release of Scarlet!

Sony has officially announced the much-anticipated release of Mamoru Hosoda’s latest film, Scarlet, set to hit U.S. theaters on December 12 this year. Alongside this announcement, the studio unveiled a captivating new poster that showcases the film’s central theme: a courageous princess who journeys across space and time. In a strategic move, Sony Pictures is co-financing this project in collaboration with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV, with producers Yuichiro Saito and Nozomu Takahashi representing Studio Chizu, and Toshimi Tanio from Nippon TV.

About Mamoru Hosoda

Mamoru Hosoda, renowned for his exceptional storytelling, received an Academy Award nomination for his 2018 film Mirai. His impressive portfolio includes critically acclaimed works such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), Summer Wars (2009), Wolf Children (2012), and The Boy and the Beast (2015). Additionally, he directed Digimon the Movie (2000) and One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005). Notably, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time earned the Japan Academy’s prestigious first prize for Best Animation, while Summer Wars garnered an Annie Award nomination for Best Director.

Looking Ahead: A Busy Holiday Season

The Holiday 2025 calendar is shaping up to be a vibrant period for the film industry, featuring a lineup of highly anticipated animated and live-action titles. Mark your calendars for:

• Predator: Badlands – November 7
• Wicked: For Good – November 21
• David – November 21
• Zootopia 2 – November 26
• James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash – December 19
• The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – December 19
• A Hundred-Acre Christmas – December 25
• Captain America: Brave New World – December

These exciting releases promise to draw audiences to theaters, making this a crucial time for industry stakeholders to engage with viewers and maximize their impact.