# Vivant spy drama moves to big screen

> TBS spy drama 'Vivant' film opens Dec 4 after season two finale.
- Title: Vivant spy drama moves to big screen · The Japan Times
- Summary: TBS spy drama 'Vivant' film opens Dec 4 after season two finale. vivant, tbs, japanese tv · reported by The Japan Times.
- Keywords: vivant, tbs, japanese tv, china-japan relations, china, imax, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/11/12/entertainment-news/vivant-finale-film-drama
- Author: Alyssa I. Smith
- Published: 2026-11-12T02:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vivant, tbs, japanese tv, china-japan relations, china, imax, news, politics, world
## Film release announcement
TBS spy drama 'Vivant' film opens Dec 4 after second-season finale.
## Second season finale ratings
Second-season finale drew 21.8% household audience share in Kanto region.
## Ratings comparison
Highest share since debut, second among commercial dramas since 2019.
## Drama background
Follows Yusuke Nogi working with Beppan, a secret military intelligence unit.
## International conflict angle
Second season introduced fictional Chinese intelligence agency and Russian angle.
## Film release details
Film will receive simultaneous IMAX release with advance tickets sold Nov 8.
## Key takeaway

TBS spy drama 'Vivant' film opens Dec 4 in theaters with IMAX release.