Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Neon Acquires Japanese Thriller ‘Exit 8’ Rights for North America
A new Japanese thriller called 'Exit 8' has been picked up by Neon to show in North America.
It's based on a popular video game and had its first showing at a film festival in France called Cannes.
The movie will be shown in Toronto at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
The story is about a man stuck in a subway who's trying to escape.
The movie's director is Genki Kawamura, who also wrote the script.
The plan is for people in North America to see it in theaters in early 2026.
Neon acquired North American rights to the Japanese thriller 'Exit 8'.
The film, based on a hit video game, premiered at Cannes and will debut in North America at TIFF.
Genki Kawamura directed and wrote 'Exit 8', adapted from a game by Kotake Create.
The story follows a man trapped in a subway passageway searching for Exit 8.
Neon plans a theatrical release for 'Exit 8' in early 2026.
- Who
- Neon acquired the rights from the filmmakers, including director Genki Kawamura. The film stars Kazunari Ninomiya and others.
- What
- Neon acquired the North American rights to the film 'Exit 8'.
- When
- The film premiered at Cannes and will debut in North America next month.
- Where
- The film will debut in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie is set in a sterile subway passageway.
- Why
- The acquisition allows Neon to distribute the film in North America.
- Film Title
- Exit 8
- Director/Writer
- Genki Kawamura
- Based On
- Hit Video Game
- North American Debut
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Planned Release
- Early 2026
- Distributor
- Neon