Lionsgate becomes Toei's U.S. theatrical arm

Published: 2026-09-13T20:59:12.459Z

Lionsgate is Toei Animation's new U.S. theatrical distributor, kicking off with Monkey Quest in 2027, a Japan-U.S. co-production loosely built on Journey to the West, with J.K. Simmons in the cast. Ch

Why it matters: Toei routed its U.S. theatrical pipeline through a mid-size studio, not a streamer, a distribution model worth tracking against the simulcast default.

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-08/deadline-lionsgate-partners-with-toei-animation-for-u.s-distribution-of-projects-including-monkey-/.241538

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