Akira
First worldwide release
July 16, 1988
Length
2h 4m
Language
JA
AnimationScience FictionAction
🎬 Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo
🌟 Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
Trailer
Release Rollout
Akira opened first in Japan on July 16, 1988. The rollout continued across 4 countries, finishing in Estonia on July 16, 2025. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on December 25, 1989. The release date has changed once — most recently from June 10, 1988 to July 16, 1988.
Release Dates by Country
Release Date History
Sep 23, 2026Ukraine release date no longer announced (previously Jul 23, 2026)
Sep 23, 2026Taiwan release date no longer announced (previously Jun 24, 2020)
Sep 23, 2026Thailand release date no longer announced (previously Jul 3, 2020)
Sep 23, 2026Sweden release date no longer announced (previously Sep 4, 2020)
Sep 23, 2026Russia release date no longer announced (previously Jun 26, 2025)
Sep 23, 2026Poland release date no longer announced (previously Dec 15, 2023)
Sep 23, 2026Philippines release date no longer announced (previously Jan 31, 2025)
Sep 23, 2026New Zealand release date no longer announced (previously Jul 11, 1991)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Akira come out?
Akira was released on July 16, 1988.
When does Akira come out in United States?
Akira was released in United States on December 25, 1989.
When does Akira come out in United Kingdom?
Akira was released in United Kingdom on January 25, 1991.
Who directed Akira?
Akira was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
How long is Akira?
Akira has a runtime of 2h 4m.
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