Doraemon Movie Debuts in India
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- Doraemon the Movie will debut in Indian theaters on October 2.
- TV Asahi and PVR Inox Pictures are distributing the film in India.
- This is the first theatrical release of a Doraemon movie in India.
- The film is based on the original Doraemon manga series.
The Doraemon franchise is set to make its theatrical debut in India with the release of 'Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil.' The film will be distributed by TV Asahi and PVR Inox Pictures on October 2. This marks the first time a Doraemon movie will be shown in Indian cinemas, highlighting the franchise's global reach. Based on the original manga, the film continues the adventures of the beloved robotic cat and his friends. The collaboration between Japanese and Indian production companies underscores the growing appeal of international animation in India.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran