GKIDS announced today it has obtained theatrical distribution rights for North America to JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie. GKIDS will release the film in theaters across the nation in the original Japanese and English dubbed versions starting July 16. This marks the first time GKIDS has released a JUJUTSU KAISEN title.
The theatrical compilation feature revisits the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” story arc of the celebrated JUJUTSU KAISEN series, which centers on the earlier days of beloved characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, whose strong bond faced trials during one crucial mission.
With newly remixed sound for a captivating theater experience, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie will debut domestically in Japan on May 30. A new trailer was unveiled last month, showcasing the all-new acoustic rendition of Tatsuya Kitani’s “Where Our Blue Is,” which was originally the opening theme for the television airing of the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc. Kitani’s original opening theme now has over 100 million views on YouTube and more than 200 million streams on Spotify alone.
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The JUJUTSU KAISEN anime series, produced by Toho animation, animated by MAPPA, and based on the best-selling manga by Gege Akutami published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, premiered in October 2020. The immensely popular series concluded its second season in December 2023 and earned the “Anime of the Year” title at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, among numerous other accolades. JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie is the first new entry in the franchise since the completion of the series’ second season and the first theatrical feature following JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, which grossed over $188 million worldwide.
Synopsis: Before they became adversaries, Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto were high school classmates and friends. These two powerful sorcerers are assigned to protect Riko Amanai, a student chosen to be sacrificed as the Star Plasma Vessel, until she can fulfill her role. With a religious cult and other curse users in pursuit, they stand as the only sorcerers capable of handling such a daunting task – yet this mission will shape their fates, challenging the two sorcerers in unimaginable ways. The cherished and emotionally intense “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc from the worldwide sensation JUJUTSU KAISEN returns to cinemas, reaching new heights for fans and newcomers alike.