The live-action film adaptation of "5 Centimeters per Second" is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on October 23, 2026. Along with the release date announcement, a new visual has been unveiled. The film was already released in Japan in October 2025, and this announcement marks its U.S. theatrical run.
The live-action project was officially announced in 2024, adapting Makoto Shinkai's 2007 animated film of the same name. The original work uses a segmented narrative to depict the protagonist's relationships at different stages of life: childhood friends Takaki Tohno and Akari Shinohara are separated by changing circumstances, promising to stay in touch as time and distance gradually affect their bond.
Directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama and written by Ayako Suzuki, the live-action film retains the emotional themes of the original while introducing some changes. GKIDS, the distributor bringing the film to U.S. theaters, has provided details on its official website.