Battle Royale: 25th Anniversary

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of visionary director Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale with a special 4K screening, featuring a new interview with screenwriter Kenta Fukasaku, Kinji’s son. In the interview, Kenta offers an intimate look at the forces that shaped his father and inspired his final film.

Battle Royale is a tense and brutal story about Japanese high school students who are forced by their government to fight to the death over three days—until only one remains. With its blend of social commentary and high-stakes action, the film continues to influence modern dystopian storytelling and has inspired countless television shows, video games, and films, including the acclaimed Hunger Games franchise.