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London Preview Screening of Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet on January 22 2026

There will be a preview screening of Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") at London's BFI Southbank on Thursday January 22 2026 at 6.15 p.m. Tickets go on sale from Thursday December 4 at noon to the general public, although BFI members can book from Tuesday December 2 at noon, and BFI Patrons can book from Monday December 1 at noon.

In addition, the UK's Film Distributors Association website is listing Scarlet (spelled "Scarlett") as having a UK cinema release from Friday February 6 2026.

TOHO Movies streamed a teaser trailer for the film, which opened on November 21 in Japan. The film will open in U.S. cinemas on December 12.

The film centres on a strong princess named Scarlet who crosses space-time to enact revenge. Her father, the king, was murdered, and after her attempt at vengeance failed, she wakes up in "The Land of the Dead" which is brimming with madness. If one does not exact revenge on one's nemesis and end up here in this "place for the unfulfilled," they become "nothing" and disappear. The story follows Scarlet's boundless journey of vengeance.

Hosoda directed the film and wrote the screenplay, and is also credited for the original work. Hosoda stated the film is not 2D animation or "Hollywood-style CG," and he is aiming for a completely new look. Hosoda also stated the film will have a different feel to his past works, and will also have action and romance elements. He added that the film is based on a "global classic."

TOHO is releasing the film in Japan, while Sony Pictures is releasing the film outside Japan. Sony Pictures has also invested in the film.