Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Published: 11/18/2025
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
The releases of popular Japanese films like Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan have been postponed in China due to a dispute over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. This delay comes amidst falling ticket sales and uncertainty over the fate of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in China. Film distributors have decided to hold off on releasing the movies to gauge the sentiment among Chinese audiences following the diplomatic tensions.