Tokyo Film Festival Announces Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece Films

The Tokyo Film Festival has revealed its initial programming for the 2026 edition, announcing that "Sukiyaki" and "Colony" will serve as the opening and closing films, respectively. The festival will commence on October 26th with the premiere of Zeze Takahisa's "Sukiyaki," which the festival describes as a "heartwarming" cinematic experience.

Adding to the excitement, "Godzilla Minus Zero" has been selected as the Centerpiece film for this year's event. This announcement marks the first wave of programming details for the upcoming festival, setting the stage for its diverse cinematic offerings.