Crunchyroll and Sony take Shinkai's next film global.

Published: 2026-08-14T03:38:26.994Z

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures will distribute Makoto Shinkai's next film worldwide, outside Asia (except India). Announced in Mumbai. No title, plot, or date yet. This follows Suzume, which grossed ov

Why it matters: Crunchyroll's theatrical slate gains a Shinkai anchor; the India carve-out is the new wrinkle to watch.

Source: https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/crunchyroll-and-sony-pictures-entertainment-to-distribute-makoto-shinkais-next-anime-film-globally/

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