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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN poster

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)

What exactly is "Ultraman"?

Produced by acclaimed film director Hirokazu Kore-eda, the film features leading creators from various fields, such as film, special effects, and design from both Japan and abroad have gathered, and their respective perspective intertwine, revealing the essence of Ultraman. It also explores the unique world of Ultraman, and unravel the powerful appeal of both Ultraman and the monster designs. Furthermore, it sheds light on the ideas and work of Eiji Tsuburaya and the staff at the time, tracing how Ultraman spread throughout the world.

Release: 2026-07-03
Cast
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Self
Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima
Self
Hideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno
Self
Shinji Higuchi
Shinji Higuchi
Self
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn
Self
Shannon Tindle
Shannon Tindle
Self
John Aoshima
John Aoshima
Self
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Kairi Narita
Self
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Pat Cadigan
Self
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Takashi Shimizu
Self
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Noi Sawaragi
Self
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Hidenori Okada
Self
Susumu Kurobe
Susumu Kurobe
Self
Hiroko Sakurai
Hiroko Sakurai
Self
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Self
Toshihiro Iijima
Toshihiro Iijima
Self
Kazuo Sagawa
Kazuo Sagawa
Self