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Werner Herzog Announces First Animated Film: The Twilight World

3/4/2025

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Renowned German filmmaker Werner Herzog, famed for his gripping documentaries like Grizzly Man, is set to embark on an exciting new venture—his first animated feature, The Twilight World. This captivating film, adapted from his own novel, chronicles the extraordinary true tale of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who heroically continued fighting for three decades after WWII. Production kicks off in 2026, with a highly anticipated release slated for 2028.

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Renowned German filmmaker Werner Herzog, famed for his gripping documentaries like Grizzly Man, is set to embark on an exciting new venture—his first animated feature, The Twilight World. This captivating film, adapted from his own novel, chronicles the extraordinary true tale of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who heroically continued fighting for three decades after WWII. Production kicks off in 2026, with a highly anticipated release slated for 2028.