Director Satoshi Kon’s anime Millennium Actress is returning to South Korean screens this December in a 4K remastered version, marking its first theatrical re-release in the country since its original 2004 debut. The 25th-anniversary screening follows recent successful local re-releases of Kon’s films Christmas in Tokyo in 2024 and Perfect Blue in 2025.
Megabox Hosts 4K Remaster of Kon Film in December
Megabox will exclusively host the theatrical run of the newly restored film. The 4K remaster brings sharper visuals to Kon’s signature style, which blends reality with film, past with present. The story follows the lifelong pursuit of a legendary actress named Chiyoko as she chases a single lost love. Kon’s feature uses meticulous scene transitions and sensory editing to break down traditional narrative boundaries. The upcoming December release extends a three-year streak of local theatrical revivals for the director’s filmography, following the 2024 rollout of Christmas in Tokyo and the 2025 re-release of Perfect Blue.
Fan Reception and the 1999 Berlin Festival Fan Poster
Accompanying the release announcement, distributor materials unveiled a teaser poster featuring artwork originally created for the Berlin International Film Festival in 1999. The visual utilizes a traditional Japanese folding fan motif. It places Chiyoko in a red kimono at the center, surrounded by iconography from her roles—ranging from a movie camera and a doll to a spaceship, a bow and arrow, a full moon, and flowers. South Korean design studio Propaganda crafted a new Korean title logo for the poster, mirroring the distinctive typography of the original Japanese branding while adapting the letterforms to the local alphabet.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Millennium Actress Re-Release
When will Millennium Actress open in South Korean theaters?
The 4K remastered edition of Millennium Actress is scheduled to open this coming December.
Which cinema chain is screening the film?
Megabox holds the exclusive theatrical booking for the 25th-anniversary re-release in South Korea.
What visual asset was chosen for the new teaser poster?
The promotional art uses a fan-shaped illustration originally produced to promote the film at the 1999 Berlin International Film Festival, featuring character icons and symbols from Chiyoko’s on-screen eras.
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