LOS ANGELES — Aug. 31, 2026 — Lionsgate will return Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 anime classic “Ghost in the Shell” to more than 800 North American theaters on Sept. 18, showcasing a new 4K restoration for the film’s 30th anniversary. TL;DR The rerelease arrives as anime has become a dependable box-office…
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