‘AKIRA’ Is Returning to Theaters in 4K and IMAX This Fall

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Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are bringing AKIRA back to North American theaters.

The 124-minute landmark cyberpunk classic will screen in 4K and IMAX starting September 4, 2026.

Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece will be available in both English-subtitled and dubbed formats.

The ultimate cyberpunk monument is officially roaring back onto the big screen this fall. Crunchyroll, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, has announced that Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary anime masterpiece, AKIRA, will return to select theaters across North America this fall. Cinephiles and anime enthusiasts alike will be able to experience the film optimized for both 4K resolution and immersive IMAX auditoriums.

Clocking in at a runtime of 124 minutes, the theatrical run will accommodate all fans by offering screenings in the original Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as the classic English dub, ensuring that a new generation can witness the definitive cinematic achievement that obliterated the boundaries of traditional animation. Originally released in 1988, Otomo’s visionary narrative begins in the ashes of a fictional July 1988 outbreak of World War III, eventually shifting to the dystopian wastes of Neo-Tokyo in the year 2019.

The limited theatrical screenings will begin on September 4, 2026. For details regarding the list of participating theatres, head over Crunchyroll’s website.

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