The GKIDS Films animated adventure ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is set arrive on VOD and digital platforms later this month, arriving on April 14th, 2026. The film world premiered at the 2025 Annecy Animation International Film Festival before launching in US theaters on January 16th, 2026.
All You Need Is Kill is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Produced by Warner Bros Japan and animated by Studio 4°C, it is directed by Kenichiro Akimoto in his feature directorial debut. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following the Tom Cruise live-action production Edge of Tomorrow.
Set in the year 20XX, the film follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.” When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed.
But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Pre-order the film from Amazon below, and check out the official US trailer.
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