The First Slam Dunk returns to theaters for a limited run from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema, with participating theaters to be announced later. The film, written and directed by Takehiko Inoue, first opened in December 2022 and has been revived in theaters several times since.
The First Slam Dunk is back in theaters. A limited run is set for March 20 to April 1, 2027, announced on August 29, 2026, via the official website and the official X account. Participating theaters and visitor bonuses have not been announced. The run follows a free outdoor screening at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park on August 29 and 30, 2026, part of the Nebukuro Cinema series and held alongside a Basketball Ennichi event. Both nights started at 7:00 PM and were free to attend.
The film was written and directed by original manga creator Takehiko Inoue and produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. It covers the Sannoh Industry match with Ryota Miyagi at the center, and a renewed voice cast is led by Shugo Nakamura. It first released in December 2022 and ran in theaters until August 2023, followed by several revival screenings. A new visual for the 2027 run shows Miyagi dribbling in profile with the line "In the season of beginnings."
Fan reaction to the announcement has centered on requests for merchandise and hopes for a sequel covering other episodes from the original manga. The manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990 to 1996, has sold over 185 million copies worldwide, and is published in 30 countries and regions. Box office figures reported for the film include a cumulative 166.7 billion yen and, according to Anime Anime, more than 15.5 billion yen, with the film listed as the No. 1 box office performance in Japan in 2023.
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The First Slam Dunk returns to theaters for a limited run from March 20 to April 1, 2027, with participating theaters to be announced later. A new visual shows Ryota Miyagi's speedy profile and the line "In the season of beginnings." Takehiko Inoue directed and wrote the film, which covers the Sannoh Industry match with Miyagi at the center and a renewed voice cast led by Shugo Nakamura.
The anime film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK will return to theaters nationwide from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. The announcement came on August 29 via the official website and was later shared on the official X account, accompanied by a new visual showing Ryota Miyagi dribbling in profile. The film, written and directed by original manga creator Takehiko Inoue, was first released in December 2022 and ran in theaters until August 2023, followed by several revival screenings. Its cumulative box office revenue stands at 166.7 billion yen. The manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990 to 1996 has sold over 185 million copies worldwide and is published in 30 countries and regions. Fan reactions to the new visual and screening announcement include praise for the artwork and requests for merchandise, as well as hopes for a sequel covering other episodes from the original manga. Theater locations and visitor bonuses have not yet been announced.
Outdoor screenings of the animated film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' will take place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park. Both screenings are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, and participation is free. The event is part of the outdoor movie series 'Nebukuro Cinema,' held at the 'SUMMER LOUNGE MEIJI PARK' beer lounge, which is set in a green space within the park and features tables, chairs, and lighting effects. The 'Nebukuro Cinema' screenings run for a total of 40 days, the largest scale in Japan. The lawn area opens at 6:00 PM, and spot-saving is not allowed before that time. A simultaneous 'Basket Ennichi' event, where attendees can play basketball in the park before the movie, starts at noon. The event will be canceled in case of rain or severe weather. The film, directed and scripted by original creator Takehiko Inoue, is based on the manga 'SLAM DUNK' and was produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. According to Anime Anime, the film surpassed 15.5 billion yen in box office revenue and was the No. 1 box office performance in Japan in 2023.