Overview
- Opening wide in U.S. theaters on Dec. 5, the release combines an abridged Shibuya Incident overview with the first two episodes of Season 3.
- It functions as a direct springboard into The Culling Game storyline ahead of the anime’s 2026 return.
- Critics praise the striking animation and confident mix of hand‑drawn work with CGI over a roughly 90‑minute runtime.
- Reviewers say the condensed retelling dampens the original’s emotional impact and can be difficult to follow without prior knowledge.
- The new material spotlights Yuta Okkotsu and introduces internal clan tensions, signaling higher stakes without operating as a standalone entry.