We Are Aliens now has a Japanese release date. The animated feature film directed by Kohei Kadowaki will arrive in Japanese cinemas on September 25, 2026. The announcement, published on July 27, 2026, was accompanied by the film's final trailer and key visual, giving the project a clearly defined next step before its theatrical debut.
Japanese cinemas will screen the film on September 25
- We Are Aliens will be released in Japan on September 25, 2026.
- The final trailer and key visual were revealed on July 27, 2026.
- Kohei Kadowaki directs the animated feature film.
- NOTHING NEW and MIYU Productions are co-producing the film.
The final trailer accompanies a new key visual
NOTHING NEW's announcement marks a new stage in the promotion of We Are Aliens. The film stars Ryota Bando and Amane Okayama in the lead roles, with Ten Yamasaki and Kemuri Matsui also part of the cast. Its theme song, Sasakure, is performed by adieu.
Kohei Kadowaki directs the film, while NOTHING NEW leads the project with MIYU Productions. The newly revealed material adds a final trailer and key visual to the release announcement, but it does not provide further details about distribution outside Japan. To follow animation releases, readers can also check out jeu.video news, the culture selection and the anime section.
The announcement fixes a date without widening its scope
NOTHING NEW's first announcements highlighted the project and its co-production with MIYU Productions. The July announcement adds three concrete details: a Japanese release date, a final trailer and a key visual. In the view of the editorial team, this is useful progress because the theatrical launch is no longer presented as an undated project. It confirms that the film is entering its final promotional phase ahead of its Japanese debut, without allowing an international release date to be inferred.
For Japanese viewers, the wait now has a date: September 25, 2026. In France and other territories, no screening, platform or price can yet be anticipated. The scope of the announcement therefore remains limited until international distribution is clarified. The available information supports a precise conclusion about Japan, but not a broader forecast for the film's worldwide availability.
No release date has been announced outside Japan
The announced date applies solely to Japanese cinemas. The available information provides neither a French distributor nor an international release date, streaming platform, rental price or purchase price. None of these points can be deduced from the trailer or from the Japanese theatrical confirmation.
The trailer gives an idea of the film's tone and presentation, while the key visual adds another official look at the production. Neither asset confirms local distribution, however. French audiences will therefore have to wait for the next official announcements before expecting a cinema release, a streaming launch or any pricing information.
International distribution still needs to be announced
The Japanese release is set, but several details are still missing to determine how the film will be available outside Japan.
- What release date will be announced in France or other territories?
- Which international distributor will take over?
- Will a streaming release be confirmed after the Japanese release?
Frequently asked questions
When will We Are Aliens be released in Japan?
The film will be released in Japanese cinemas on September 25, 2026.
Is the final trailer available?
Yes. It accompanies the July 27, 2026 announcement and is embedded near the beginning of this page.
Has a French release been confirmed?
No. The available information confirms only a Japanese release.
Who directs the film and performs its theme song?
Kohei Kadowaki directs the film. The theme song Sasakure is performed by adieu.
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Verified sources
These links make it possible to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, July 27, 2026 announcement presenting the final trailer, key visual and September 25, 2026 Japanese release.
- nothingnew.ltd: NOTHING NEW, the film's official page, used for production credits and enduring information about the project.
