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Scarlet was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation
Type of Contender: Animation
Contender Factor: 14.22 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Writers: Mamoru Hosoda
Stars: Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada, Masachika Ichimura, Kôji Yakusho, Yuki Saitô, Yutaka Matsushige, Kôtarô Yoshida, Munetaka Aoki, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Shôta Sometani, Tokio Emoto, Noa Shiroyama
Techs: Taisei Iwasaki (Mu)
Distributor: Sony Classics
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Hosoda (1:0 – 2018)
Rating: 7.05 out of 15
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Animation, Action
Length: 1h 51m
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 7.17 out of 10
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Venice (25)
Release Date: Feb. 6, 2026
Rating: 3.5 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: TBD
CinemaScore: TBD
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Box Office Tally: TBD
Box Office Status: TBD
Rating: 4.73 out of 15
