The Edge of Tomorrow universe is making a surprising pivot to animation. The new film, titled “All You Need Is Kill”, will be directed by Kenichiro Akimoto and Yukinori Nakamura, and will center on Rita Vrataski and Keiji Kiriya from Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s manga. This take diverges from Doug Liman’s 2014 film starring Tom Cruise.
Fans of the original franchise are in for a treat as this new adaptation promises to bring a more faithful representation of the source material. The anime will have a distinct visual style, heavily influenced by Yoshitoshi ABe’s illustrations of the manga. This marks a shift away from the Hollywood incarnation and gives fans an opportunity to explore a different kind of storytelling.
The film is set to release in Japan on January 9, 2026, but its international release plans remain uncertain. Despite the lack of information, fans can look forward to a spectacular visual experience that brings the manga’s gritty intensity to life. With Tom Cruise not involved and a focus on character-driven storytelling, this new chapter promises to stand on its own merits.
Source: https://3dvf.com/en/edge-of-tomorrow-prepares-its-big-return-but-for-now-tom-cruise-is-not-part-of-it