Overview

• Scarlet, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, will debut in theaters on December 12, 2025.
• Sony Pictures will handle global distribution, while Toho will manage the film's release in Japan.
• The film tells the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space, presented as a buddy road movie with unique animation styles.
• Hosoda has described the visual approach as neither traditional 2D nor Hollywood-style CGI, aiming for a distinctive aesthetic.
• Scarlet draws inspiration from a world-famous work comparable to Beauty and the Beast, continuing Hosoda's tradition of blending fantastical storytelling with innovative visuals.