The Origin of Ultraman (2026)
03 Jul 2026 ● Japanese ● 1 hr 45 mins
From its 1966 debut to a peak rating of 42.8%, Ultraman became a landmark of Japanese television and a cultural phenomenon. Six decades on, Tsuburaya Productions continues to expand its universe for fans around the world. This documentary gathers leading voices in cinema, tokusatsu, and design—including Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn to explore the series’ enduring influence and legacy.
Cast: Guillermo Del Toro, Hideaki Anno, Hideo Kojima, John Aoshima, Nicolas Winding Refn, Shinji Higuchi
Crew: Kazuki Yoshida (Director), Yu Nakamura (Director), Kazuo Sagawa (Director of Photography), Kunio Miyauchi (Music Director)
Genres: Drama, History, Documentary
Release Dates: 08 Oct 2026 (Thailand | Wide Theatrical Release), 03 Jul 2026 (Japan | Wide Theatrical Release)
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Film Type:
Documentary Feature
Language:
Japanese
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Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
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