GKIDS Acquires North American Theatrical Rights to 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie'

NEW YORK (May 8, 2025) – GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired theatrical distribution rights for North America to JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie. GKIDS will release the film in theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English dubbed versions beginning July 16th.

The theatrical compilation feature returns to the widely beloved “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” story arc of the globally acclaimed JUJUTSU KAISEN series, which focused on the younger days of fan-favorite characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, who shared a deep bond that was tested by one fateful mission. Featuring newly remixed sound for an immersive theater experience, this high-quality adaptation, which captivated audiences during its original broadcast, reaches new heights—bringing the powerful story back to the big screen.

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie will be released domestically in Japan on May 30th. Last month, a new trailer was released, previewing the all-new acoustic version of Spotify alone.

The JUJUTSU KAISEN anime series, produced by JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 which grossed over $188 million globally. This is the first time GKIDS has distributed a JUJUTSU KAISEN title.

Synopsis

Before they were enemies, Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto were high school classmates and friends. The two powerful sorcerers are tasked with protecting Riko Amanai, a student who has been designated to be sacrificed as the Star Plasma Vessel, until she can fulfill her duty. Pursued by a religious cult and other curse s, they are the only sorcerers capable of carrying out such a difficult task – but this mission will set their destinies, and challenge the two sorcerers in ways unimaginable. The beloved and deeply emotional “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc from the global phenomenon JUJUTSU KAISEN returns to the big screen, reaching all new heights for fans and newcomers alike.

About GKIDS:

GKIDS is the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world. After an astounding 13 Best Animated Feature nominations, the company took home the Oscar in 2024 for The Night is Short Walk On, Girl), among countless others. Also, GKIDS is the founder and host of ANIMATION IS FILM, the annual LA-based film festival which embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form, and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of the medium to its fullest range of artistic expressions. www.gkids.com | @GKIDSFilms