Gkids takes 'Cocoon' to North American theaters.

Published: 2026-06-20T15:16:00.130Z

Gkids has acquired all North American rights to "Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood," a wartime animated drama based on Kyo Machiko's manga, with a theatrical release set for Sept. 4. The film will scree

Why it matters: Gkids just claimed the North American theatrical window for a niche wartime drama, watch if this draws older, non-core anime audiences to theaters.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/cocoon-one-summer-of-girlhood-gkids-north-america-1236781836/

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