Earlier than there was a PlayStation 4 remake that blew the doorways off its personal canon, Final Fantasy VII lived on by varied spinoffs that expanded the world of the traditional RPG. A kind of was Advent Children, the 2005 CG movie which adopted on from the occasions of the unique recreation. For those who’ve by no means seen it, or it’s been ceaselessly since you may have, you’re in luck—it’s getting a short return to theaters subsequent 12 months.
Earlier within the week, Square Enix revealed it will display Introduction Kids in Japanese theaters from January 19, 2024 by February 1. This’ll be the 2021 remaster (aka the Full model that runs in 4K) enjoying, and it’ll be the primary time this particular model is getting a theatrical run. Social media customers noticed that the film shall be coming stateside a number of weeks afterward February 21, although at time of writing, it’s not clear how lengthy it’ll play right here within the US. Contemplating the discharge of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the next week on February 29, one has to purpose that it received’t be that lengthy of a run.
This previous September, Rebirth’s artistic director Tetsuya Nomura—who additionally directed the remake and Introduction—mentioned the remake trilogy will ultimately hyperlink up with that movie. Whereas the video games received’t result in Introduction Kids particularly, he did point out that components from the film will ultimately develop into a part of the remake canon because it was for the unique recreation. On that entrance, he vaguely advised followers they “don’t want to fret about that.” Both approach, the movie returning to theaters earlier than the sport comes out signifies that we’ll be getting some sizable Introduction Kids crumbs sooner or later throughout the journey. Although figuring out Nomura, that could be too beneficiant a time period for no matter he’s bought cooking up.
Remaining Fantasy VII: Introduction Kids Full will involves Japanese theaters on January 19, 2024, and is anticipated to succeed in the US on February 21. And Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PlayStation 5 on February 29.
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