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NEON Unveils U.S. Trailer for Japanese Thriller Exit 8, Sets April 10 Theatrical Release

The Cannes-lauded adaptation of a viral game turns its anomaly-spotting loop into a psychological allegory of routine.

Overview

  • NEON released the official U.S. trailer and confirmed a nationwide theatrical rollout on April 10, 2026.
  • The film adapts Kotake Create’s hit walking-simulator into a rule-bound subway corridor nightmare led by Kazunari Ninomiya.
  • Director Genki Kawamura’s feature premiered in Cannes’ Midnight section before playing Toronto, Sitges, Busan, and Rotterdam.
  • Critical response has been strong, with reports of an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes and a high Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • The movie was a box-office success in Japan, grossing roughly $27 million as it now heads to U.S. theaters under NEON.