# Makoto Shinkai film distribution partnership

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/makoto-shinkai-film-distribution-partnership
> Updated: 2026-08-24T12:01:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have entered into an agreement to co-distribute the next feature film by anime director Makoto Shinkai. 

The distribution rights cover the entire world excluding Asia, with the exception of India. While the partnership follows the successful global distribution of Shinkai’s 2023 film, ‘Suzume’, specific details regarding the new project—including its title, plot, characters, and official release date—remain undisclosed.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Makoto Shinkai to release new anime film with Crunchyroll and Sony

Director Makoto Shinkai is teaming up with Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment for a new anime feature film, though plot and release details remain undisclosed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/makoto-shinkai-to-release-new-anime-film-with-crunchyroll-and-sony

### 2026-08-12: Crunchyroll acquires distribution rights for Makoto Shinkai’s next film

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will co-distribute Makoto Shinkai’s next feature film worldwide, excluding Asia except for India. Title and plot details remain undisclosed.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crunchyroll-acquires-distribution-rights-for-makoto-shinkais-next-film

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