Akira receives first new 35mm print, tours UK and Ireland
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- A brand-new 35mm print of Akira was struck from its 4K master.
- The print will debut at BFI Southbank, London, August 14‑19.
- Anime Limited will tour the print across UK and Ireland cinemas.
- It is the first new 35mm version of the film in decades.
A newly struck 35mm print of Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark animated film Akira has been created from its 4K master, marking the first such print in decades. The print will premiere at BFI Southbank in London from August 14 to 19 before traveling to selected cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Anime Limited is handling distribution for the limited‑run engagement, offering fans a chance to experience the film on traditional celluloid with restored image quality. The tour follows growing interest in classic anime preservation and aims to bring the iconic work to audiences who have not seen it in theaters before.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran
