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Drama · 1h 40m · 2026

Look Back

★ 7.9 / 10 · 21 votes JA
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Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda Starring Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Fuuri Nanase, Rokka Okada, Masaki Suda
Drama
First releaseSep 11, 2026
Score7.9 / 10
Length1h 40m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Look Back opened first in Japan and Taiwan on September 11, 2026. The rollout continues across 12 countries, finishing in France on June 16, 2027. In the United States, it arrives in theaters on December 30, 2026.

Release dates by country

JapanSep 11, 2026
TaiwanSep 11, 2026
Hong KongSep 17, 2026
South KoreaOct 8, 2026
SingaporeOct 29, 2026
ThailandOct 29, 2026
ItalyNov 12, 2026
IndonesiaNov 18, 2026
PhilippinesNov 25, 2026
AustraliaDec 3, 2026
United StatesDec 30, 2026
FranceJun 16, 2027

Release date history

Oct 22, 2026France release moved from Mar 17, 2027 to Jun 16, 2027
Oct 21, 2026United States release announced for Dec 30, 2026
Oct 17, 2026Philippines release announced for Nov 25, 2026
Oct 1, 2026Indonesia release announced for Nov 18, 2026
Sep 30, 2026Singapore release announced for Oct 29, 2026
Sep 22, 2026Italy release moved from Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
Sep 17, 2026Italy release moved from Jan 21, 2027 to Nov 26, 2026
Sep 10, 2026United States release moved from Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Look Back come out?

Look Back was released on September 11, 2026.

When does Look Back come out in United States?

Look Back releases in United States on December 30, 2026.

When does Look Back come out in Australia?

Look Back releases in Australia on December 3, 2026.

Who directed Look Back?

Look Back was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

How long is Look Back?

Look Back has a runtime of 1h 40m.

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