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Akira 4K releases and global screenings

Entities: Sato Cinema · São Paulo · Katsuhiro Otomo · Akira (film) · Sato Company

Overview

The 2026 revival of *Akira* continues to roll out worldwide. In the UK and Ireland, a record‑breaking 4K re‑release that earned over £1 million is followed by a newly struck 35 mm print—produced from the 4K master in partnership with CPC London and ORWO Studios—debuting at BFI Southbank (14‑19 August) and touring selected cinemas for the rest of the year in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Japanese stereo and English subtitles.

Brazil’s Sato Company is staging a nationwide launch on 27 August, offering both Portuguese‑dubbed and subtitled versions of the 4K remaster. A commemorative preview with an exclusive poster will be held at São Paulo’s Sato Cinema on 9 August, marking the 35th anniversary of the film’s 1991 Brazilian debut. The distributor has released a trailer and teaser highlighting restored Neo‑Tokyo visuals.

North America will see a U.S. and Canada theatrical rollout on 4 September, featuring 4K IMAX screenings with Japanese audio, English subtitles and an English dub, coordinated by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures.

NHK Educational TV will rebroadcast the classic on 18 July, streamed simultaneously on NHK ONE with a catch‑up service.

These coordinated releases underscore *Akira*’s lasting influence on cyber‑punk culture and its appeal to new international audiences.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Akira 35th Anniversary 4K Screening at São Paulo's Sato Cinema

    Sato Company will preview the 4K remaster of *Akira* on 9 Aug 2026 at São Paulo's Sato Cinema, celebrating the anime’s 35th anniversary before its national release on 27 Aug.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sato Company to Release 4K Remastered Akira in Brazil on Aug 27

    Sato Company will screen a 4K remastered Akira in Brazil on 27 August 2026, celebrating its 35th anniversary with dubbed and subtitled versions.

  3. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Akira remastered in 4K returns to Brazilian cinemas

    Akira’s 4K remaster hits Brazilian cinemas on 27 August, with a special 9 August showing to celebrate its 35‑year Brazilian anniversary, distributed by Sato Company.

  4. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Akira 35mm Print Tour Launches Across UK and Ireland

    A new 35mm print of ‘Akira’ will debut at BFI Southbank Aug 14‑19 before touring UK and Ireland cinemas, after a record‑breaking re‑release.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    NHK Educational TV to rebroadcast classic anime AKIRA on July 18, 2026

    NHK Educational TV will air a repeat of the 1988 anime AKIRA on 18 July 2026 at 14:00, with online streaming and fan excitement noted.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Akira anime 4K/IMAX theatrical re‑release slated for Sep 4 2026

    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures will re‑release AKIRA in 4K/IMAX across the US and Canada on Sep 4 2026, with Japanese subtitles and English dub, after a 2020 restoration and following the cancellation of a live‑

  7. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    AKIRA 35th Anniversary 4K Remaster Hits Brazilian Cinemas

    Sato Company will launch a 4K remaster of AKIRA in Brazilian cinemas on 27 August, marking 35 years since its original 1991 release, with subtitled and dubbed versions.

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