Scarlet Anime Movie Release Date in India & Box Office Collection (2026)
Scarlet (2025) India Release Date, Fan-Screenings and Box Office Updates.
Expanding on its global rollout, Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet (lit. Endless Scarlet) received its Indian theatrical release on February 6, 2026.
This article covers everything you need to know about the Scarlet anime movie release date in India, fan screenings and box office collection.
Table of Contents
Scarlet – Overview
Scarlet is a Japanese animated feature film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda, known for acclaimed works such as Wolf Children, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and Belle. Studio Chizu produced the film in collaboration with Nippon Television and Columbia Pictures.
The film premiered internationally at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2025, ahead of its Japanese theatrical release on November 21, 2025. Following its domestic run, Scarlet received a wider international rollout on February 6, 2026, with simultaneous releases across India, the United States, and multiple European regions.
Indian Theatrical Release
Scarlet received an official theatrical release in India on February 6, 2026, following an earlier announcement that was later postponed. The film was released nationwide in Japanese with English subtitles, with screenings available in both standard 2D and IMAX 2D formats.
© Studio Chizu/Columbia Pictures/Nippon Television
The IMAX release was officially confirmed in January 2026, accompanied by dedicated IMAX posters and trailers released in the weeks leading up to the premiere. Sony Pictures India and Crunchyroll handled the Indian theatrical distribution.
Key Indian Release Details
| Title: | Scarlet |
| Release Date: | February 06, 2026 (Friday) |
| Languages: | Japanese with English subtitles |
| Formats: | 2D, IMAX 2D |
| Distributor: | Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India |
About the Movie
Scarlet centers on Princess Scarlet, whose journey begins after the tragic death of her father. While the film draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, director Mamoru Hosoda reinterprets the core themes through a more introspective lens.
Unlike Hamlet, where the protagonist is consumed by revenge, Scarlet shifts its focus toward self-exploration, emotional growth, and identity. Scarlet’s pursuit of justice is intertwined with her personal transformation, making the narrative as much about inner conflict as it is about external vengeance.
Speaking to Animation Magazine, Hosoda described, “I wanted to make something intense,” both emotionally and visually. Reflecting this ambition, Scarlet blends traditional 2D animation with stylized 3D CGI, creating a hybrid visual language that enhances the film’s dramatic tone while retaining the director’s signature storytelling style.
Official Indian Trailers
Scarlet Anime Movie – Official IMAX Trailer (India)
Scarlet Anime Movie – Official IMAX Trailer 2 (India)
Pre-Screening / Fan-Screenings in India
Ahead of its official theatrical release, Scarlet was showcased through exclusive fan-screenings in select Indian cities, organized in collaboration with prominent anime communities.
via Bengaluru Anime Club (BAC) and Mumbai Anime Club (MAC).
Bengaluru Fan Screening
An exclusive pre-screening of Scarlet was held in Bengaluru on February 3, 2026, organized by Bengaluru Anime Club (BAC) in collaboration with AniSync. The event allowed local anime fans to watch the film ahead of its nationwide release and marked one of the earliest public screenings in India.
Mumbai Fan Screening
A separate pre-screening took place in Mumbai on February 3, 2026, organized by Mumbai Anime Club (MAC) and AniSync. Similar to the Bengaluru event, the screening was conducted before the film’s official release and was aimed at dedicated anime audiences and community members.
Box Office Collection
The film earned USD $1.6 Million worldwide at the international box office amid a modest theatrical run in the US and Japan.
Box Office Collection in India
The film had a modest opening of ₹8 lakh and earned around ₹33 lakh on its opening weekend. The box office collection is likely to increase as the film is still running in Indian theatres.
| Metric | Value (₹INR) | Value ($USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Day (Day 1): | ₹8 Lakh | $8K |
| Opening Weekend (3 Days): | ₹33 Lakh | $36K |
| First Week Total (7 Days): | ₹43 Lakh | $47K |
| Total Net Collection: | ₹43 Lakh | $47K |
| Total Gross Collection: | ₹49 Lakh | $53K |
⦿ Still running in Indian theatres (Updated regularly)
⦿ Final Box Office figures (Updated)
📝Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and verified from multiple sources like Sacnilk.
Key Summary (Release Details)
| Original Title (Kanji): | 果てしなきスカーレット |
| Original Title (Romaji): | Hateshinaki Sukāretto |
| English Title: | Scarlet |
| Directed by: | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Written by: | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Production Company: | Studio Chizu, Nippon Television, Columbia Pictures |
| Japan Release Date: | November 21, 2025 |
| India Release Date: | February 06, 2026 |
| Runtime: | 111 minutes |
| Distributor (Japan): | Toho Co., Ltd., Sony Pictures Entertainment |
| Distributor (India): | Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India |
