Sheep in the Box
| Sheep in the Box | |
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| Japanese | 箱の中の羊 |
| Directed by | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Written by | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
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| Edited by | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
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| Distributed by | Toho |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Sheep in the Box (Japanese: 箱の中の羊) is an upcoming Japanese science fiction drama film written, edited and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Starring Haruka Ayase and Daigo Yamamoto as a couple who welcomes an infant humanoid robot (Kuwaki Rimu), following the passing of their son.[1][2]
It will be theatrically released in Japan by Toho on 29 May 2026.[3]
Cast
- Haruka Ayase as Otone Komoto[1]
- Daigo Yamamoto as Kensuke Komoto
- Kuwaki Rimu
Release
In late 2025, Neon acquired the film's rights for the for U.S., U.K. and Australia.[4] It will be theatrically released in Japan by Toho on 29 May 2026.
References
- ^ a b Shackleton, Liz (2025-09-29). "Hirokazu Kore-eda Starts Shooting 'Sheep In The Box' With Gaga, Goodfellas Handling Sales". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ Hazelton, John. "Neon takes Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Sheep In The Box' for US, UK and Australia". Screen. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ Billington, Alex (2026-02-06). "Koreeda's 'Sheep in the Box' Robot Boy Sci-Fi Film First Look Teaser | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Lang, Brent (2025-11-14). "Neon Acquires Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Sheep in the Box' for U.S., U.K. and Australia (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-07.