Crunchyroll and Sony have acquired global distribution rights for Makoto Shinkai’s next anime feature film. Both outlets report the deal covers territories outside Asia, with India excluded from the Asia carve-out exception. The film’s title and release date are not disclosed in the announcements, and plot information is also withheld.
The coverage places the agreement in the context of Shinkai’s recent success and past collaborations. One report notes that Shinkai’s prior three features have collectively grossed $874 million worldwide. Another points to Crunchyroll’s and Sony’s previous partnership on the global distribution of Shinkai’s “Suzume” (2023). While both sources agree on the distribution footprint and the lack of details, they focus differently on the business scope and Shinkai’s track record.
