The 4K remaster of Paprika is expanding to 82 theaters in Japan starting August 7, 2026, with a 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set due September 9. The film was also referenced in a Disney+ promotional poster for a Simpsons episode.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's Paprika, first shown in a limited revival in January 2026, is expanding to 82 theaters across Japan starting August 7. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for release on September 9. The film marks its 20th anniversary this year.
In a separate development, Disney+ promoted a new double-length episode of The Simpsons titled "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" with a poster parodying the American movie poster for Paprika. The poster features a silhouette of Marge Simpson filled with episode scenes, mirroring the Paprika poster's silhouette design. The episode began streaming on Disney+ last Wednesday.
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Disney+ promoted a new double-length Simpsons episode with a poster parodying the American movie poster for Satoshi Kon's 2006 anime film Paprika. The poster for "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" features a silhouette of Marge Simpson filled with episode scenes, mirroring the Paprika poster's silhouette design. The episode began streaming on Disney+ last Wednesday.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's Paprika will expand to 82 theaters across Japan starting August 7, 2026, following a January revival run. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for September 9. The film marks its 20th anniversary this year.