Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father is the protagonist of this powerful, timebending animated adventure.

2 days ago · An interview with Scarlet director Mamoru Hosoda about his new film and taking inspiration from Shakespeare.

Nov 19, 2025 · Scarlet is described as the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space. See the new poster below. Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron opened during …

Dec 12, 2025 · Inspired but overwrought, “Scarlet,” an anime adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, begins with stunning style before falling off a major cliff. In the opening, the titular …

Yet in Hosoda’s latest, “Scarlet,” the director’s enviable reach exceeds his grasp. In it, his female protagonist is a medieval princess who, after seeing her king father killed by her uncle, and …

Dec 10, 2025 · Hosada’s version begins with corpses and works its way back to life. “Scarlet” is a celebration of life and possibilities, a hopeful interpretation of a tale that famously ends in …

Dec 12, 2025 · With “Scarlet,” Hosoda combines his two favorite devices — time travel and parallel realities — to deliver a convoluted cautionary tale on where vitriol can lead (building to …