Mamoru Hosoda's new film Scarlet now streaming on Netflix

Acclaimed filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, known for hits like Belle and Wolf Children, has released his latest animated feature, Scarlet, on Netflix.

Since June 6, 2026, U.S. viewers have been able to stream this unique production from Studio Chizu.

Scarlet is a bold, time-bending fantasy that reimagines Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a surreal, phantasmagoric setting.

The plot centers on a medieval Danish princess who, after being murdered, finds herself in the Land of the Dead.

There, she teams up with Hijiri, a modern-day Japanese EMT, to navigate the afterlife.

Through this journey, Hosoda explores complex themes like the cycle of violence and the contrast between vengeance and the desire to save lives.

While the project is ambitious, it has received a mixed response from critics.