Movie

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

“How the Light became a Legend”

20261h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
Release date: 2026-07-03
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: SlowHand

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN — trailer

About THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is a 2026 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Yu Nakamura and Kazuki Yoshida, starring Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda and Hideo Kojima. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. Below you can see where to watch THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

Cast

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Self

Hideo Kojima

Self

Hideaki Anno

Self

Shinji Higuchi

Self

Nicolas Winding Refn

Self

Shannon Tindle

Self

John Aoshima

Self

Kairi Narita

Self

Pat Cadigan

Self

Takashi Shimizu

Self

Noi Sawaragi

Self

Themes & keywords

anniversaryultramandocumentarytokusatsujapanese special effects

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN in Canada?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN on Netflix?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN stars Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.

When did THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN come out?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is a 2026 movie directed by Yu Nakamura and Kazuki Yoshida.

What genre is THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN is Documentary film.

Who directed THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?+

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN was directed by Yu Nakamura and Kazuki Yoshida.