Timeless Anime Masterpiece 'Angel's Egg' to Screen in Cinemas Starting November
In an exciting development for anime fans, HBO Max is set to stream the classic anime film "Angel's Egg" starting on September 1st. This announcement comes as part of a new partnership between HBO Max and GKIDS, which will bring 20 live-action and animated adult movies to the platform.
Directed by Mamoru Oshii and featuring character designs by Yoshitaka Amano, "Angel's Egg" is a post-apocalyptic film that tells the story of a young girl and a boy with mysterious dreams. The movie, which has minimal spoken dialogue and features biblical allegories, has grown in estimation over time and echoes themes that can be found in Oshii's later works.
The 4K restoration of "Angel's Egg" will be screened across theaters from November 19, marking the film's 40th anniversary. GKids is bringing "Angel's Egg" to North American theaters for the first time in November 2021.
In addition to "Angel's Egg", the upcoming releases on HBO Max include popular titles such as "Summer Wars", "Wolf Children", and "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time". The future of beloved franchises like Doctor Who and the DC Universe on film and TV is also expected on HBO Max.
However, specific release dates for some titles, including more precise dates for anything after September, are subject to further announcements. The streaming rights or availability of "Angel's Egg" on any platform other than HBO Max after September 1 have not been disclosed.
"Angel's Egg" had its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May, but it was not fully understood by audiences at the time. Now, with its upcoming release on HBO Max, a new generation of viewers will have the chance to discover this classic anime masterpiece.
- Gizmodo and io9 are likely to write about the upcoming streaming of "Angel's Egg" on entertainment sites like movies-and-tv, as HBO Max is set to carry the classic anime film starting on September 1.
- Similarly, as part of the new partnership between HBO Max and GKIDS, fans can expect the future release of more than 20 live-action and animated adult movies, including popular titles like "Summer Wars", "Wolf Children", and "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" on the platform.
- With the advancement of technology, streaming platforms such as HBO Max are playing a significant role in bringing classic anime films like "Angel's Egg" back into the limelight, allowing future generations to appreciate the timeless work of directors like Mamoru Oshii and artists like Yoshitaka Amano.
