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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Akira' 4K Restoration, ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye' Lead POM Anime's 2025 Theatrical Slate
Amsterdam-based Piece of Magic Entertainment's anime division has unveiled a 2025 distribution slate that puts theatrical exhibition at the center of its European expansion strategy, with the crown jewel being a 4K restoration of cyberpunk classic 'Akira.' The POM Anime lineup spans both prestigious legacy titles and breakout contemporary properties: 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' 'Akira,' 'Grave of the Fireflies' and 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline.' All four titles will receive theatrical releases across multiple European territories, signaling the distributor's confidence in the big-screen appeal of anime content. More from Variety 'Lupin' Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series 'King's Ransom' Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE) John Lennon and Yoko Ono Documentary 'One to One' Lands Sweeping European Distribution Deal With Piece of Magic (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix, Max and Prime Video Negotiate With French Film Guilds for Earlier Access to New Releases After Disney+ Deal First out of the gate is the anticipated Season 2 theatrical launch of 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' hitting cinemas June 7-8 across 12 territories, with Germany and Austria following June 10. Building on the success of 'Dan Da Dan: First Encounter' in 2024, audiences will get the first three episodes of Season 2 plus exclusive 10-minute bonus content available only in theaters. The rollout spans Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. POM Anime has partnered with Kodansha to license the 4K restoration of 1988's 'Akira' across 20 countries. The July 16 release date carries special significance for fans as 'Akira Day' — commemorating the fictional date when Tokyo's destruction sparked World War III in the film's storyline. This marks the first-ever theatrical release in several markets, expanding POM's 2023 'Akira' footprint from 12 to 20 territories, now including the Nordics and Baltics alongside Poland, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Studio Ghibli's emotional masterpiece 'Grave of the Fireflies' will receive a 15-territory summer release across Benelux, the Baltics, and Eastern European markets. The World War II sibling story continues to resonate as what POM calls 'a poignant testament to the human cost of war.' Rounding out the slate is 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline,' marking the first new 2D Lupin feature in nearly three decades. Directed by Takeshi Koike ('Redline'), the Q4 2025 release continues POM's successful partnership with TMS Entertainment following last year's 'Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro' European run. 'Our slate blends the prestige of timeless classics like 'Akira' and 'Grave of the Fireflies' with the excitement of fresh, breakouts like 'Dan Da Dan' and 'Lupin the Third,'' said Caspar Nadaud, CEO and founder of POM Anime and Piece of Magic Entertainment. 'With multi-territory, theatrical rights for Europe, we're committed to offering audiences the chance to tap into the rich, global appeal of these iconic properties and to be at the forefront of exciting new premium anime content.' POM Anime has previously distributed major titles including 'Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train,' 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0,' 'One Piece Film: Red,' and 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.' Established in 2017, Piece of Magic Entertainment operates from Amsterdam with distribution capabilities spanning 60-plus countries. The company specializes in prestige documentaries, feature films, anime, live gaming events, and concerts, with recent releases including 'Godzilla Minus One' and 'Becoming Led Zeppelin.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?' What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
DanDaDan Season 2: Who is new villain? Here's global launch and theatrical release date, and streaming platforms
DanDaDan Season 2 will begin with a theatrical premiere of its first three episodes on June 6, followed by weekly releases from July 3 on Crunchyroll and Netflix. A Blu-ray edition of Season 1 will release June 10. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Season 2 Global Launch and Theatrical Release Date Streaming Platforms New Villain Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Season 1 Home Release FAQs The anime series DanDaDan is returning with its second season. Fans can look forward to a global theatrical event and weekly episode rollouts. This follows the same release strategy used for Season 1. DanDaDan Season 2 will begin with a theatrical release. The movie titled DanDaDan: Evil Eye will premiere on June 6. It will include the first three episodes of the new season. These episodes will be screened together as a single feature-length and Netflix will follow the same schedule as Japan for the weekly episodes. This approach was also used for Season 1. It helped DanDaDan reach a wide audience. It became one of the most-streamed non-English shows on Netflix in 2 of DanDaDan begins on July 3. It will continue from where Season 1 ended. A new villain called the Avatar of Hatred will appear. This character finds a body and begins to cause problems. The character uses the Evil Eye, which affects anyone who sees it. The Evil Eye creates emotional pain and new season will continue to explore science fiction and supernatural themes. The first part of the story will focus more on horror and supernatural the news of Season 2, a home release for Season 1 was confirmed. GKIDS and Shout! Studio announced a Blu-ray edition. It will be released on June 10. The package includes a 32-page booklet, art cards, and a die-cut animation style of DanDaDan remains a key feature. Season 1 was noted for playing with traditional anime styles. The teaser for Season 2 highlights a new look for the villain. He has a purple, sketch-style design. The animation team continues to follow the original manga's style by Yukinobu Tatsu DanDaDan Season 2 starts weekly streaming on July 3, following the theatrical release of the first three episodes on June Season 1 Blu-ray includes a 32-page booklet, several art cards, and a die-cut sticker for collectors and fans.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
DanDaDan Season 2: Who is new villain? Here's global launch and theatrical release date, and streaming platforms
The anime series DanDaDan is returning with its second season. Fans can look forward to a global theatrical event and weekly episode rollouts. This follows the same release strategy used for Season 1. Season 2 Global Launch and Theatrical Release Date DanDaDan Season 2 will begin with a theatrical release. The movie titled DanDaDan: Evil Eye will premiere on June 6. It will include the first three episodes of the new season. These episodes will be screened together as a single feature-length event. Also Read: Next Gen NYC: New reality show's cast, plot, release date and where to watch by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Streaming Platforms Crunchyroll and Netflix will follow the same schedule as Japan for the weekly episodes. This approach was also used for Season 1. It helped DanDaDan reach a wide audience. It became one of the most-streamed non-English shows on Netflix in 2024. New Villain Season 2 of DanDaDan begins on July 3. It will continue from where Season 1 ended. A new villain called the Avatar of Hatred will appear. This character finds a body and begins to cause problems. The character uses the Evil Eye, which affects anyone who sees it. The Evil Eye creates emotional pain and confusion. Live Events The new season will continue to explore science fiction and supernatural themes. The first part of the story will focus more on horror and supernatural elements. Also Read: Netflix UK June 2025 Releases: Here's complete list of movies and shows Season 1 Home Release Alongside the news of Season 2, a home release for Season 1 was confirmed. GKIDS and Shout! Studio announced a Blu-ray edition. It will be released on June 10. The package includes a 32-page booklet, art cards, and a die-cut sticker. The animation style of DanDaDan remains a key feature. Season 1 was noted for playing with traditional anime styles. The teaser for Season 2 highlights a new look for the villain. He has a purple, sketch-style design. The animation team continues to follow the original manga's style by Yukinobu Tatsu . FAQs When does DanDaDan Season 2 begin streaming? DanDaDan Season 2 starts weekly streaming on July 3, following the theatrical release of the first three episodes on June 6. What comes with the Blu-ray of Season 1? The Season 1 Blu-ray includes a 32-page booklet, several art cards, and a die-cut sticker for collectors and fans.
