Makoto Shinkai's beloved anime masterpiece Your Name. is returning to theaters in North America for its 10th anniversary, and GKIDS has released a new trailer to celebrate the upcoming theatrical event.
The acclaimed romantic fantasy film will return to theaters nationwide beginning August 14, 2026, featuring an all-new 4K remaster. The anniversary release will be available in both the original Japanese-language version and an English dub.
Your Name. Returns in Stunning 4K
Originally released in 2016, Your Name. quickly became one of the most internationally successful Japanese animated films ever made. Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, the film tells an emotional story about two teenagers who mysteriously find themselves switching bodies.
The story follows Mitsuha Miyamizu, a high school girl living in a rural Japanese town, and Taki Tachibana, a teenage boy living in Tokyo. Despite never having met, the two begin waking up in each other's bodies, leading to a strange and unforgettable connection.
As they attempt to understand what is happening to them, their relationship gradually develops into something much deeper.
GKIDS' new 4K remaster is designed to bring Shinkai's highly detailed visuals back to the big screen with greater clarity. The film's breathtaking landscapes, vibrant city scenes, and iconic nighttime imagery are particularly well suited to a theatrical presentation.
New Anniversary Trailer Released
GKIDS has also released a new trailer promoting the 10th-anniversary theatrical release. The trailer highlights some of the film's most memorable imagery while reminding audiences why Your Name. has remained one of the most celebrated anime movies of the past decade.
The movie's original success was also closely connected to its acclaimed soundtrack by RADWIMPS, whose songs became an important part of the film's emotional identity.
A Decade of Your Name.
Since its original release, Your Name. has become a defining work in Makoto Shinkai's career and helped introduce his distinctive visual and emotional style to audiences around the world.
The movie's story combines romance, fantasy, science fiction, and themes of memory and destiny. Its emotional impact, detailed animation, and memorable music helped it become a worldwide phenomenon.
GKIDS describes the film as an iconic animated romantic fantasy and is bringing the new remaster to theaters as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration.
When Will Your Name. 10th Anniversary Screening Begin?
The new Your Name. 4K remaster will begin its North American theatrical run on August 14, 2026.
The film will be shown in both:
- Original Japanese language
- English dub
GKIDS' official film page currently lists the theatrical release date as August 14.
For fans who want to own the anniversary edition at home, GKIDS is also releasing new 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Blu-ray editions on August 25, 2026.
A Chance to Experience a Modern Anime Classic Again
For longtime fans, the 10th-anniversary screening offers an opportunity to experience Your Name. on the big screen once again. For newcomers, the theatrical release provides a chance to discover one of the most influential and widely recognized anime films of the 2010s in a newly remastered presentation.
With its emotional story, spectacular animation, and unforgettable soundtrack, Your Name. remains a standout film in modern anime.
Are you planning to watch Your Name. in theaters for its 10th anniversary? Let us know in the comments!
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