If you’re an anime fan (or want to get into it), this event is going to thrill you. Starting May 7, the Mamoru Hosoda Film Festival is coming to Mexico City, a unique opportunity to see some of Japanese cinema’s most beloved films on the big screen.
This series celebrates the director’s more than 20-year career; he is known for telling deeply human stories with touches of fantasy, family, and emotions that really resonate.
The best part: it’s not just one movie, but four titles that will be screened at different theaters across the city.
The films you can see at this anime festival
The festival includes an unmissable selection from his filmography:
- “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” (2006), celebrating its 20th anniversary
- “Summer Wars” ( 2009), a blend of family and the digital world
- “Wolf Children” (2012), a story about motherhood and growing up
- “Mirai” (2018), an Oscar-nominated film full of emotional moments
Each offers a different experience, but all share that warm and reflective style that characterizes Mamoru Hosoda.
Plus, watching them in a theater completely changes the experience: the animation, music, and visual details are much more enjoyable on the big screen.
Where will the Mamoru Hosoda Film Festival take place in Mexico City?
Screenings will be available at various Cinépolis locations, including complexes such as Perisur, Oasis Coyoacán, Parque Tepeyac, Universidad, and Plaza Satélite, among others.
📅 Starting May 7, 2026
📍 Cinépolis theaters in Mexico City and the metropolitan area
⏰ Showtimes vary by theater (check the schedule)
