Theater screenings of the timeless anime, 'Angel's Egg', scheduled for November this year.
The highly anticipated 4K remaster of the cult classic anime, Angel's Egg, is set to captivate audiences once more. Originally released as an OVA in 1985, this surreal and allegorical story will make its theatrical debut on November 19, 2025.
Directed and scripted by the acclaimed filmmaker Mamoru Oshii, known for Ghost in the Shell, and featuring the distinctive art style of Yoshitaka Amano, famous for his work on Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D, Angel's Egg is a unique and haunting anime that has gained a passionate cult following in the decades since its 1985 release, both in Japan and abroad.
The story centres around a mysterious young girl who carries a large egg she believes to be an angel's egg, wandering a desolate, submerged city. A boy with a gun arrives, searching for a bird from his dream, and their encounter hints at a fragile bond until the boy tragically shatters the egg one night.
The 4K restoration, supervised by Oshii, has been prepared for enhanced visual clarity to mark the anime's 40th anniversary in 2025. It will premiere in North America starting November 19, 2025, with a special early screening at the 63rd New York Film Festival in the "Revivals" category from September 26 to October 13, 2025.
The North American rights were acquired by GKIDS in 2024, who will also announce a future home video release. The remastered version of Angel's Egg has already been showcased at major international film festivals including Cannes, Fantasia, and Fantastic Fest.
The musical score of Angel's Egg, composed by Yoshihiro Kanno, beautifully complements the complex visuals of the anime, elevating it to be almost dreamlike. This is the first time Angel's Egg is having a theatrical release, making it an exciting opportunity for both long-time fans and new viewers to experience this enigmatic, poetic story with greater detail.
In addition, the new 4K remaster of Angel's Egg will also be available to stream via HBO Max on September 1, 2025. As we eagerly await its release, let us celebrate the enduring influence of Oshii and Amano's visionary collaboration.
Meanwhile, Oshii is currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan. The assistant managing Mecha Damashii, who is also featured on Facebook, YouTube, and X, plays a significant role in the exhibition.
Angel's Egg is a testament to the power of creative collaboration and a shining example of the timeless allure of anime. Prepare to be transported to a surreal world where abstract concepts and visuals come to life in this classic remastered for a new generation.
- The unique and haunting anime, Angel's Egg, directed by Mamoru Oshii and featuring the art style of Yoshitaka Amano, is set to have its theatrical debut as part of the 'Movies-and-TV' entertainment scene, marking its 40th anniversary in 2025.
- In the world of 'entertainment', Angel's Egg will be available to stream via HBO Max on September 1, 2025, and its North American rights were acquired by GKIDS, who will also release a future home video version of the anime remastered in 4K.
