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Neon will release the critically acclaimed animated sci-fi film “Arco” in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on January 23, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on January 30. The film, directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman, is about a boy from the future who travels to a perilous 2075 and teams up with a girl and a robot to save the planet. “Arco” boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Portman, Mark Ruffalo, and Will Ferrell, and has already garnered significant awards and nominations, including a Cristal Award from Annecy and Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations.

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Neon Announces 2026 Theatrical Release for Award-Winning Animated Film “Arco”

Los Angeles, CA (Deadline Hollywood) – Neon has slated January 23, 2026, for the theatrical release of the highly anticipated animated sci-fi fantasy film, “Arco.” The film will premiere in New York and Los Angeles before expanding nationwide on January 30.

“Arco” will initially screen at AMC Lincoln Square and the Angelika Film Center in New York, and at AMC Century City and AMC Burbank in Los Angeles.

Directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman and Sophia Mas (mountainA), and Bienvenue and Felix De Givry (Remembers), “Arco” features an impressive voice cast including Portman, Mark Ruffalo, America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, and Flea.

The film tells the story of Arco, a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful future who accidentally travels to a troubled 2075. There, he forms a friendship with a young girl named Iris and her robot caretaker, Mikki. Together, they embark on a mission to send Arco home, only to discover they may be the only ones who can save the planet.

“Arco” has already garnered significant critical acclaim, including the prestigious Cristal Award for Best Film at Annecy, and nominations for Best Animated Feature from the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. It also won the National Board of Review’s Best Animated Feature. It is nominated for the European Film Award in three categories: European Film, European Young Audience Award and Best Animated Feature, as well as the London Film Critics Award for Best Animated Feature. The movie had a one-week Academy-qualifying run in November. Moviegoers can look forward to experiencing this acclaimed film on the big screen in early 2026.

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