Ultraman: Rising

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Ultraman: Rising

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Released Jun 14

1h 57m

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With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.

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Critics Consensus

Ultraman: Rising adds an interesting wrinkle of childrearing to the franchise's high-octane formula, making for a colorful romp fit for the whole family.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

The idea is to bring father-child stakes into all this mayhem, which works to a degree. But in the movie’s desire to wring tears...The film winds up having it both ways once too often.

Jun 18, 2024

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Jordan Mintzer

The Hollywood Reporter

Ultraman: Rising will likely touch viewers, especially ages 10 and under, for its story of a young man trying to be a good dad while also reconnecting with his own estranged father, in what ultimate becomes a parable about responsible parenting.

Jun 18, 2024

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Eric Vilas-Boas

New York Magazine/Vulture

Ultraman: Rising may be a kaleidoscopically color-timed action adventure of throw-down battles, but it’s really about parenting in its many shapes and forms.

Jun 17, 2024

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

It's a fun journey with important themes that never talks down to its audience and an emotionally mature look at familial structures and the danger of letting one's pain dictate their actions.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 13, 2024

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Daniel Howat

Next Best Picture

While “Ultraman: Rising” doesn’t rely on pre-existing knowledge of the legendary character, it’s a solid enough entry in the franchise that could help newcomers, kids especially, want to dive deeper into the mythology.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 26, 2024

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Sean Chandler

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Ultraman: Rising is a great on-ramp for people new to the Ultraman mythology. While it's filled with Ultraman lore and kaiju battles, it's also a universal story about parents and children.

Rated: B+

Nov 18, 2024

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Zyrus C

I tried to stay up but it was awesome.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Gianni M

The movie has a simple story that shows a hero trying to balence it with his normal life while raking care of a baby titan, simple but the way they do it was so good and emotional some scenes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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elijah b

I like it but I want Vinnie to be the writer if the upcoming monsterverse film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Ultraman: Rising is a visually stunning animated film that breathes new life into the beloved franchise. My experience watching it was thoroughly enjoyable, as the film combines spectacular action sequences with heartfelt storytelling. The vibrant CG animation draws strong inspiration from the Spiderverse films, creating a dynamic visual style that kept me captivated throughout. The characters are well-developed, particularly Ken, who serves as a relatable model for responsibility and forgiveness. I appreciated how the film balances humor and emotional depth, making it suitable for viewers of all ages. While the pacing occasionally felt uneven, the overall narrative was engaging and kept me invested in the characters' journeys. The action scenes are exhilarating, showcasing Ultraman's iconic battles in a way that feels fresh and exciting. Overall, Ultraman: Rising is a fantastic addition to the franchise that successfully combines family-friendly entertainment with sophistication. It left me feeling uplifted and eager for more adventures in this universe.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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I am L

My Rioul ( Taichi ): Like his the ultra in his name implays My Pikachu: This movie os especially Ultra Fantasic Me: Ultraman: Rising is amoug the best and one the most exceptional flims of this year. While it can have a dreay start with some iritating plot points in current parts. But it still dosent stop it to be anything but ultra as with is engaging story, animation that is just as good enough for cinema threater just as much it is on streaming, great performaces with the characters that especially want you to be in this adventure too & a epic finale My Rioul ( Taichi ): The only way to detrime how great this movie is to you or not is to give it a chance and who knows youll love especially understand it just as much as we did My Rioul ( Taichi ) & My Pikachu ( Hikari ): And Thats Truth Story: 9.5/10 Animation: 10/10 Characters: 9/10 Overall: 9.5/10🤖💝🐉

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Ed B

Slow moving and squarely aimed at kids and americans as the baseball element seemed a distraction. Good quality animation though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Synopsis

With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.

Director: Shannon Tindle, John Aoshima
Producer: Tom Knott, Lisa M. Poole
Screenwriter: Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix Animation, Industrial Light & Magic, Tsuburaya Productions
Rating: PG (Some Language|Sequences of Violence/Action|Rude Humor|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Anime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2024
Runtime: 1h 57m

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