Mamoru Hosoda is perhaps one of the most famous director of anime films in the world right now. He has directed and written for such anime film masterpieces such as The Boy and the Beast, Mirai, and Belle. And soon, we are all set to see another masterpiece in the form of the upcoming Scarlet. Not only that, but we now know exactly when we’re going to see that anime film, but in what format as well.

Sony Pictures Classics is proud to announce that Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet will see its upcoming theatrical debut on IMAX. According to them, this IMAX release will make that debut on February 6, 2026 exclusively in Japanese audio with English subtitles. If you want to hear the English dub, then you’ll need to wait for the nationwide theatrical debut a week later on February 13, 2026.

However, even before all that, there will be an early screening of Scarlet as a qualifying run. That screening will take place on December 12, 2025 on IMAX screens in 10 select cities.

Scarlet Soon Making IMAX Debut Nationwide on February 13, 2026

Scarlet IMAX poster
Credit: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Mamoru Hosoda fans, rejoice! For soon, we shall be able to finally see what he has planned for Scarlet in theaters! If you want a hint of that, you can check out the synopsis below:

“From visionary filmmaker Hosoda comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure about SCARLET, a medieval-era, sword fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in the Otherworld that exists somewhere between life and death, she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father’s killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?”

Alas, the news about this is so new that tickets for Scarlet are not yet available. However, when they do become available, you can find them on Fandango.

What do you all think of this? Are you all eager to see Scarlet in IMAX theaters next year, and see if Mamoru Hosoda has made another masterpiece? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.

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