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Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet U.K. Cinema Release Not Yet Listed Online

Google is not yet listing UK cinema screenings for Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits"). This is despite a previous announcement on Sony Pictures UK's X/Twitter feed that the film would open in UK cinemas on Friday February 6.

As of writing, the Film Distributors Association (FDA) website is listing the film for a UK cinema release on the later date of March 13. However, there has been no confirmation or denial of this date from Sony Pictures UK.

The film opened on November 21 2025 in Japan. The story 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 released the film in Japan, while Sony Pictures is releasing the film outside Japan. Sony Pictures has also invested in the film.