# Rex: A Dinosaur's Story Gets U.S. Theatrical Release

> Japanese cult film 'Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story' lands first U.S. theatrical run in December.
- Title: Rex: A Dinosaur's Story Gets U.S. Theatrical Release
- Summary: Japanese cult film 'Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story' lands first U.S. theatrical run in December. Kani Releasing will show the 1993 Japanese Christmas comedy 'Rex: A…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/general-news/japanese-cult-film-rex-a-dinosaur-story-us-release-1235223096
- Author: J. Kim Murphy
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rex a dinosaur story, kani releasing, metrograph, carlo rambaldi, 1993, december 11, u.s. theatrical release, entertainment, culture
## Japanese Cult Film 'Rex' to Release in U.S.
Kani Releasing will bring the 1993 Japanese Christmas comedy 'Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story' to U.S. theaters starting December 11.
## First U.S. Theatrical Run Begins December 11
The film will open at New York’s Metrograph theater on December 11 with additional markets including Chicago, Seattle, and Austin.
## Rex Features Carlo Rambaldi Animatronics
The film uses animatronics by Carlo Rambaldi, known for designing 'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial' and working on 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'.
## Key takeaway

Kani Releasing will show the 1993 Japanese Christmas comedy 'Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story' in U.S. theaters starting December 11.