Want to see a Japanese animated film in theaters? Here you’ll find the Japanese animated features now showing in cinemas and the upcoming releases to watch out for: anime, fantastical tales, adventures, animated dramas, films adapted from manga or original works from Japan.
This selection helps you quickly decide which Japanese animated film to see in theaters, whether you're after a recent release, a family-friendly pick, a more mature work, a poetic world, a spectacular adventure, or an anime to discover on the big screen.
Grave of the Fireflies returns to cinemas: Isao Takahata’s masterpiece is back on the big screen
Le Tombeau des lucioles, Isao Takahata’s cult animated feature for Studio Ghibli, is returning to French cinemas on July 1, 2026. A chance to (re)discover this drama about childhood and war that has become a classic of animated cinema. [Read more]
A New Dawn: the animated feature in competition at Annecy
A New Dawn, an animated film by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Presented in competition at Annecy, the movie follows a family saga centered on a fireworks factory. [Read more]
For a family movie night, choose accessible adventures, fantastical stories, or films built around a striking visual universe. Some Japanese animated features also tilt toward teenagers and adults, with more intimate, melancholic, or spectacular themes. Manga adaptations and animated series can likewise attract fans who are already familiar with these worlds.
To help you narrow down your choice, also check out our selections dedicated to animated films, family movies, and fantasy titles to watch in theaters.
Animated films to see in theaters right now and coming soon
Discover the animated films now showing in theaters and the upcoming releases, for kids and adults alike. [Read more]
Want a cinema trip with the kids? Discover the family-friendly films now playing in theaters and the upcoming releases for little ones and grown-ups. [Read more]
Magic, creatures, parallel worlds or the supernatural: explore the fantasy films playing in theaters now and what's coming next. [Read more]
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Animated films to see in theaters right now and coming soon
Family-friendly films to see in cinemas right now and coming soon
Fantastic films to see in theaters right now
