Hirokazu Koreeda’s ‘Look Back’ to receive North American release

Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda has released the first trailer for ‘Look Back’, a live-action adaptation of the bestselling manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The film follows the bond between two young girls who connect through their shared passion for creating manga.

GKids will release the film in select theaters starting December 30, with a nationwide expansion scheduled for January 15, 2027. The production has already seen premieres at the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the BFI London Film Festival.

The story explores the creative process and the highs and lows of a formative friendship as the characters navigate adolescence and their artistic ambitions.