Sheep in the Box (2026)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $249,819 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $249,819 | |
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Synopsis
Two years after losing their son Kakeru, Otone and her husband Kensuke take into their lives a humanoid from a company that rents humanoids to bereaved families as replacements for lost loved ones. The robot looks and behaves exactly like Kakeru, with Otone embracing its arrival as Kensuke struggles to accept it. Living with “him” seems to restore the flow of time within the family, yet gradually exposes the unspoken wounds and lingering regrets each parent carries after the loss. All the while, he begins to slip away to meet other humanoid children, unnoticed by the parents.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) by Neon |
| International Releases: | May 29th, 2026 (Limited) (Japan)
June 10th, 2026 (Limited), released as Sheep in the Box (상자 속의 양) (South Korea) December 16th, 2026 (Limited) (France) |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
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Synopsis
Two years after losing their son Kakeru, Otone and her husband Kensuke take into their lives a humanoid from a company that rents humanoids to bereaved families as replacements for lost loved ones. The robot looks and behaves exactly like Kakeru, with Otone embracing its arrival as Kensuke struggles to accept it. Living with “him” seems to restore the flow of time within the family, yet gradually exposes the unspoken wounds and lingering regrets each parent carries after the loss. All the while, he begins to slip away to meet other humanoid children, unnoticed by the parents.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) by Neon |
| International Releases: | May 29th, 2026 (Limited) (Japan)
June 10th, 2026 (Limited), released as Sheep in the Box (상자 속의 양) (South Korea) December 16th, 2026 (Limited) (France) |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.