Showcase Cinemas - US

Oscar®-Nominated Director Mamoru Hosoda’s Seminal Titles Come to Providence Place in New 4K Restoration

The series kicks off with Hosoda’s critically lauded and heart wrenching modern fairy tale Wolf Children, which comes to North American cinemas for its first ever nationwide release starting May 11th. Next in the series is Hosoda’s timeless digital-age epic Summer Wars, which comes to theaters starting July 27th. Finally, the series rounds out with the time traveling romance, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, coming to theaters September 28th. All screenings will be held for three nights only, and tickets for all three titles are on sale now. 

Wolf Children 4K

Wolf Children 4K

5/11/2025PG1 hr 57 minfor thematic elements, some violence, brief sensuality and language.

"College student Hana falls in love with a “wolf man” and together they have two half-human, half-wolf children, Ame and Yuki. The young family’s happy but humble life comes to an abrupt end when the father is tragically killed during a hunt. After struggling to raise her children in the busy city, Hana boldly decides to move to a dilapidated house in the countryside, in hopes that her children may one day decide their own path to happiness – whether “human” or “wolf.” This heart-wrenching modern fairy tale is a staggering work of beauty and emotion from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda. Rich with gorgeous animation and set to a poignant musical score, Wolf Children is a sweeping tale about self-discovery and the bonds of family."

Info & Showtimes
Summer Wars 4K

Summer Wars 4K

7/27/2025PG1 hr 54 min

Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse. Against a backdrop of stunning countryside vistas and virtual spaces bursting with color, Summer Wars is a timeless epic that explores life in the digital age from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE).

Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K

Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K

9/28/20251 hr 38 min

Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind BELLE, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more. Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.

Get Mamoru Hosoda’s Film Series Tickets
Our Offerings
© 2025 National Amusements