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Akira 4K releases and global screenings

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The 2026 revival of *Akira* continues to expand through global 4K and IMAX theatrical re-releases. Following the UK and Ireland’s successful 35mm print tour and NHK’s July broadcast, the rollout moves into the Americas. In Brazil, Sato Company’s nationwide launch is set for 27 August, featuring both Portuguese-dubbed and subtitled versions of the 4K remaster. ~~This includes screenings in regions such as Roraima.~~ In North America, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment ~~will launch~~ launched a U.S. and Canada theatrical rollout on 4 September. ~~These screenings will feature 4K IMAX options, providing original Japanese audio with English subtitles and~~ This release has seen significant box office success, earning approximately $3.1 million during its opening period. This total includes $2.6 million collected from Friday through Sunday, alongside an ~~English dub.~~ estimated $535,000 from the Labor Day period. Expansion continues in Mexico, where Cinépolis ~~will~~ is scheduled to host an exclusive re-release starting 10 September at selected complexes. The film, which was rescanned from its original 35mm print to create the high-definition digital format, is recognized for its detailed animation and its role in expanding anime’s popularity in Western markets. ~~In the United States, screenings are scheduled to begin the week following 4 September at various locations, including AMC theaters, with some venues offering an IMAX experience.~~ These coordinated releases highlight Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk work, ~~following~~ which follows the biker Kaneda and his efforts to save his friend Tetsuo amidst a national conspiracy in Neo-Tokyo.

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