Kore‑eda’s trailer drops
Hirokazu Kore‑eda’s new film Sheep in the Box has its first Japanese trailer out and is primed for a Cannes debut — the film’s Japan release is set for May 29, 2026. The trailer’s launch has already raised festival buzz for Kore‑eda’s emotionally resonant new sci‑fi turn. (thefilmstage.com) (firstshowing.net)
Haruka Ayase is credited as Otone Komoto and Daigo (Daigo Yamamoto) as Kensuke Komoto, the married couple around whom the story revolves. (gaga.co.jp)) Rimu Kuwaki was selected from an audition pool of more than 200 hopefuls to portray both the Komotos’ deceased son and the humanoid replica. (niewmedia.com)) Kore‑eda is listed as both writer and editor on the project, and outlets note it marks his first original Japanese screenplay since Shoplifters (2018). (gaga.co.jp)) Principal photography for the film began in September 2025, according to production reports. (deadline.com)) The production roster includes Fuji Television Network and AOI Promotion as backers, with Toho named as the film’s Japanese distributor. (contentasia.tv)) Gaga is handling sales across Asia and is collaborating with France’s Goodfellas on North American deals, while Goodfellas is reported to cover European, Middle East, CIS, Oceania, Latin American and African territories. (deadline.com)) GAGA International uploaded an English‑subtitled trailer to its YouTube channel, with the video’s credits listing Kore‑eda and the principal cast. (youtube.com))
