The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical return in spring 2027 under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. A new visual featuring Ryota Miyagi was released with the announcement.
The film is set for another theatrical run in spring 2027, titled THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema, after a free outdoor screening in late August 2026. The announcement came days after the Meiji Park event, which was part of the Nebukuro Cinema series and drew attention for its scale and free admission.
The new visual centers on Ryota Miyagi dribbling in profile, not Hanamichi Sakuragi. This keeps the focus on the film's point-of-view character. Fan reactions praised the artwork, requested merchandise, and expressed hope for a sequel covering other episodes from the original manga.
Written and directed by original creator Takehiko Inoue, the film was produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. It first released in December 2022 and ran until August 2023, with several revival screenings since. Cumulative box office revenue is reported at 166.7 billion yen, and the film was the top box office performance in Japan in 2023. Theater locations and visitor bonuses for the 2027 run have not been announced.
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Sep 1
The anime film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK will return to theaters nationwide from March 20 to April 1, 2027, under the title THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema. The announcement came on August 29 via the official website and was later shared on the official X account, accompanied by a new visual showing Ryota Miyagi dribbling in profile. The film, written and directed by original manga creator Takehiko Inoue, was first released in December 2022 and ran in theaters until August 2023, followed by several revival screenings. Its cumulative box office revenue stands at 166.7 billion yen. The manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990 to 1996 has sold over 185 million copies worldwide and is published in 30 countries and regions. Fan reactions to the new visual and screening announcement include praise for the artwork and requests for merchandise, as well as hopes for a sequel covering other episodes from the original manga. Theater locations and visitor bonuses have not yet been announced.
Aug 28
Outdoor screenings of the animated film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' will take place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park. Both screenings are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, and participation is free. The event is part of the outdoor movie series 'Nebukuro Cinema,' held at the 'SUMMER LOUNGE MEIJI PARK' beer lounge, which is set in a green space within the park and features tables, chairs, and lighting effects. The 'Nebukuro Cinema' screenings run for a total of 40 days, the largest scale in Japan. The lawn area opens at 6:00 PM, and spot-saving is not allowed before that time. A simultaneous 'Basket Ennichi' event, where attendees can play basketball in the park before the movie, starts at noon. The event will be canceled in case of rain or severe weather. The film, directed and scripted by original creator Takehiko Inoue, is based on the manga 'SLAM DUNK' and was produced by Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio. According to Anime Anime, the film surpassed 15.5 billion yen in box office revenue and was the No. 1 box office performance in Japan in 2023.