Iconic Events Releasing and HIDIVE have announced that the 1993 Ninja Scroll anime film will screen in North American theaters in its 4K remastered format this coming October. The limited theatrical release will take place on October 4, 2026, October 5, 2026, and October 7, 2026.
A new 4K theatrical trailer for Ninja Scroll was also released.
The 4K restoration of Ninja Scroll was produced by AMC Global Media’s Sentai label under the supervision of director Yoshiaki Kawajiri. It was previously screened for the first time earlier this February at the 76th Annual Berlinale international film festival. The digital restoration involved a 4K scan of the original 35mm negative.
A re-release of the film commemorating its 30th anniversary was also screened by Iconic Events Releasing across several U.S. theaters in 2024. The anime film was first released in Japan on June 5, 1993.
Sentai Filmworks describes the main premise of Ninja Scroll as:
When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the unthinkable, he assumes that’s the end of it. To his surprise, it’s only just the beginning. Together, the two investigate the mysterious deaths of an entire village which uncovers a conspiracy of demonic proportions! Getting closer to the truth, the demonic forces will stop at nothing to silence Jubei and his companion for good!
Ticket sales information for the Ninja Scroll 4K restoration theatrical release will be announced at a later date, with details on both advance tickets and an official website launch to follow. Advance tickets will also be available on the official website and participating theater box offices.
Source: press release