All You Need Is Kill

Name: All You Need Is Kill
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Animation
Released: January 16, 2026
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 64

2026

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GKIDS | Release Date: January 16, 2026 | Not Rated

Summary: In the year 20XX, Rita is a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as Darol. When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But thenIn the year 20XX, Rita is a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as Darol. When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.… Expand

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Animation

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 82 min

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Drew Taylor

Dec 10, 2025

It’s one of the best, most deeply felt and most gorgeously animated features of the year. On this or any other planet. Read full review

Rafael Motamayor

Jun 18, 2025

The adaptation stumbles in its third act, but before that, Akimoto builds a killer video game-like time loop with striking imagery and a heartfelt depiction of loneliness. The action is tremendous, and the character of Rita provides an excellent viewpoint for watching an alien attack play out over and over again. Read full review

Tara Brady

Feb 26, 2026

There are technical blips. Occasionally, the 3D character animation and frame-rate stutter in the margins. But the film’s approximation of temporal confines never leaves the viewer feeling stuck in a moment. Read full review

Elijah Gonzalez

Jan 15, 2026

Judged both in a vacuum and against its source material, All You Need Is Kill is a rare retelling that finds its own tenor. Read full review

Polygon Samantha Nelson

Jan 15, 2026

All You Need Is Kill isn’t as tight or fun a film as Edge of Tomorrow, but the visuals are stunning, and the moody tone makes it easy to get immersed in the world, even when the story doesn’t fully deliver on the premise. Read full review

Screen Rant Gregory Nussen

Jan 15, 2026

ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is not a film that'll have you scratching your head for meaning. It wears its empathy and its plea for life on its sleeve like a badge of honor. Admirable though that is, that directness does translate into threadbare writing. Read full review

The Guardian Phil Hoad

Feb 23, 2026

It might work if Rita was a more appealing protagonist, capable of wringing out gallows humour or personal tragedy from her predicament. Read full review

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