Neon Sets July 2026 U.S. Release for Hirokazu Koreeda's AI Drama 'Sheep In The Box'
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Andreas Wiseman
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Neon has announced a July 24, 2026 U.S. theatrical release date for Hirokazu Koreeda's Cannes Competition film "Sheep In The Box." The drama, from the Palme d'Or-winning director of "Shoplifters," explores AI themes as a couple welcomes a humanoid robot into their home as their son. The film stars Haruka Ayase, Daigo, and Rimu Kuwaki, and is produced by Kaoru Matsuzaki and Megumi Bans as a Gaga and Toho production. It will open in New York and Los Angeles before expanding nationwide.
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· 3 pulledNeon has set its domestic theatrical release date for Hirokazu Koreeda's (Shoplifters) Cannes Competition entry Sheep In The Box.
Pic will will be released on July 24, 2026 in New York and Los Angeles followed by a nationwide rollout.
Palme d'Or winner Koreeda's latest drama, which grapples with the world of AI, sees a couple welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
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