The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's 2006 film Paprika is expanding to 98 theaters nationwide starting August 7, part of a Filmarks revival project that also includes Millennium Actress. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for September 9.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's 2006 film Paprika is moving from a limited revival to a nationwide release. The expansion, announced in June, originally planned 82 theaters, but by August the count had grown to 98. Screenings begin August 7, with advance screenings at Kyoto's Demachiza from July 31. The release is part of Filmarks' revival project, which also includes Millennium Actress. Collaboration items and a giveaway accompany the expansion.
The film marks its 20th anniversary this year. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for September 9. The remaster's theatrical run and home video release together point to sustained commercial interest in Kon's catalog.
Outside the theatrical push, Paprika's imagery continues to circulate in popular culture. In June, Disney+ promoted a new double-length Simpsons episode with a poster parodying the American movie poster for Paprika. The poster for "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" features a silhouette of Marge Simpson filled with episode scenes, mirroring the Paprika poster's silhouette design. The episode began streaming on Disney+ that week.
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NHK General will rebroadcast 'NHK Video File: Want to Meet That Person Encore Satoshi Kon' on August 22 at 5:40 AM. The program compiles interviews with the late director Satoshi Kon and airs ahead of the August 24 anniversary of his death. It originally broadcast on August 23, 2025.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's 2006 film Paprika will expand from select theaters to 98 nationwide starting August 7. The screenings are part of Filmarks' revival project, with advance screenings at Kyoto's Demachiza from July 31. Millennium Actress will also screen. Collaboration items and a giveaway accompany the expansion.
Disney+ promoted a new double-length Simpsons episode with a poster parodying the American movie poster for Satoshi Kon's 2006 anime film Paprika. The poster for "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" features a silhouette of Marge Simpson filled with episode scenes, mirroring the Paprika poster's silhouette design. The episode began streaming on Disney+ last Wednesday.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's Paprika will expand to 82 theaters across Japan starting August 7, 2026, following a January revival run. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for September 9. The film marks its 20th anniversary this year.