The highly anticipated anime film ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ is finally here and fans in the US can now catch it in theaters, know its OTT release date
Directed by Makoto Shinkai, the mastermind behind other critically acclaimed films such as ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering With You,’ Suzume follows the story of a teenage girl who can see supernatural beings and her quest to save the world with the help of a young man named Munakata.
As of now, the only way to watch Suzume is to see it in a movie theater or wait for it to become available on digital platforms. It is uncertain whether or not it will be on Netflix in the future, viewers may be able to watch it through other streaming services or by purchasing or renting the film online.
Suzume no Tojimari OTT release date, platform and where to watch online in US, UK, India
Despite only grossing a modest $5 million during its opening weekend in the US, the film has gone on to make over $300 million worldwide. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting its release on streaming platforms, and we have all the information you need.
The theatrical release was marked on 21 April 2023.
Suzume streaming platform
Suzume is being distributed by Sony Pictures in the US, and according to Screen Rant. It is expected to come to the company’s Crunchyroll anime streaming service An official release date for Suzume has not been announced as of now.
For those who can’t wait for the streaming release, tickets can be ordered online via the Crunchyroll website to see the film in theaters.
Suzume’s reviews and cast
Critics have already given their verdict, with the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes describing the film as “visually thrilling and emotionally impactful.”
One of the highlights of the film is the casting of Nanoka Hara as Suzume. Hara was selected from a casting process that saw over 1,700 people audition for the role. The story is written by Makoto Shinkai.
Suzume on Netflix
Suzume is not available on Netflix for the time being. Although it may be added to the streaming platform in the future, there are currently no plans for it to be added. As a result, viewers will need to go to a movie theater to see the film or wait for it to be accessible on digital platforms.
The global distribution rights of Suzume no Tojimari have been bought by Crunchyroll excluding Asia where Crunchyroll will be partnered with Sony and it was reported that distribution of this dark fantasy anime will begin in the early months of 2023. Date of Suzumi’s online release is yet to be given.