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Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ Sets Japan Theatrical Release for February 13, 2026

Producers confirmed the rollout with a Japan-specific poster on X, naming Geek Pictures as distributor.

Overview

  • Bhadrakali Pictures announced the Japan date with a localized poster and the Japanese tagline “Kono otoko wa Darenimo Tomerarenai.”
  • Geek Pictures will handle the theatrical distribution across Japan, extending the film’s international run two years after its original release.
  • Animal grossed about ₹553 crore in India and roughly ₹915 crore worldwide, concluding its initial run among the top Indian earners.
  • Coverage notes Dhurandhar is overtaking Animal in all-time rankings, while the Japan release is viewed as a chance to push toward the ₹1,000 crore milestone.
  • Recent successes for Indian films in Japan, including RRR (≈¥2.4 billion) and KGF Chapter 2 (≈¥1.1 billion), frame expectations for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer, which drew both acclaim and criticism for its violent themes.