A new psychological thriller inspired by a popular video game has officially announced its release date and released a mysterious poster. The film, which boasts an impressive 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, is scheduled to be released in theaters this spring. Neon has been decided to be released nationwide. Exit 8Neon shared the release date on their official X account on February 5, 2026, and announced that the trailer would be released the following day on February 6, along with a new poster.
Director Genki Kawamura, Exit 8 Starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu. The story is based on the popular video game created by Kotake Create and centers on a man trapped in an endless, sterile subway corridor. He must abide by strict rules: “Don’t miss anything unusual. If you spot something unusual, turn back immediately. Otherwise, just continue. Then exit through exit 8.” (From Deadline) If you make a mistake, your progress will be reset. The script was written by Kawamura and Kentaro Hirase.
The film premiered in the Midnight section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received an enthusiastic eight-minute standing ovation. The film was also screened at the Toronto, Sitges, Beyondfest, Busan and Rotterdam International Film Festivals. In Japan, Exit 8 It grossed over $27 million. Critics have praised the film, which is reflected in its 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mr. Kawamura is known for producing your name, Future, belland monsterHe made his directorial debut with “. hundred flowers (2022) won the Best Director Award at the 70th San Sebastian International Film Festival. he is also the author If cats disappeared from the worldis a bestseller with over 2 million copies sold in over 32 countries.
Producers Yuto Sakata, Kenji Yamada, Akito Yamamoto, and Taichi Ito are supporting this project. together Exit 8other films opening wide on April 10 include: in the gray Black Bear and Guy Ritchie from Universal you and me and tuscanya release from Shudder Films.
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