Japanese Film Festival: Shin Ultraman

Japanese Film Festival: Shin Ultraman

Film

Wednesday 24 September 2025 / 6pm

Philip Carter Family Auditorium

Free

Shin Ultraman (シン・ウルトラマン) is a 2022 Japanese superhero film directed by Shinji Higuchi. A reimagining of the classic 1966 television series, it is the 37th film in the Ultraman franchise.

With the emergence of giant, violent monsters known as “S-Class Species”, the Japanese government has formed the SSSP to study and formulate how to defeat them. During one such monster attack, the SSSP is shocked to gain a new ally in their fight against the monsters - a silent silver giant who they name “Ultraman”. Yet, what are Ultraman’s true goals? And why is he helping humanity against the monsters?

This special screening is proudly brought to you by the Consular Office of Japan in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles

2022 / PG / 113 minutes