Overview
- The 1995 film directed by Mamoru Oshii will play in more than 800 North American theaters on September 18, 2026, in a limited 4K theatrical event.
- Advance tickets are on sale now through Fandango and select venues will present the new 4K remaster.
- An official trailer and synopsis have been released to promote the event and the film’s credited creative team includes director Mamoru Oshii, writer Kazunori Ito, and manga author Masamune Shirow.
- Coverage notes an unresolved archival question about the end‑credits music: the 2020 4K UHD release used a substituted track and outlets have not confirmed whether the original music has been restored for this theatrical run.
- The reissue arrives as the franchise’s profile has risen again and highlights the film’s long influence on global sci‑fi filmmaking and audience demand for archival restorations.