The Canary's Lullaby (2026)
The Canary's Lullaby releases in Japan on 11 Dec 2026. A streaming release date will be listed here as soon as it's announced.
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The Canary's Lullaby was one of the more anticipated Japanese releases while it was on our radar. It runs a manageable 108 minutes. It releases on 11 Dec 2026; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of Japanese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
In a storm-scared village, 70-year-old Tae lives a quiet life until she rescues Haru, a mysterious mountain creature. As she feeds and nurtures him with her wanzi, she finds a renewed sense of purpose. However, when rumors of a monster spread, fear turns the villagers against them. Tae is forcibly hospitalized, and Haru is hunted as a harbinger of disaster. To protect him, she stages a fake funeral. When a new storm strikes, Tae must learn that love is not possession but letting go.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
Director
Akira Ikeda
Cast
When is The Canary's Lullaby coming to streaming?
The Canary's Lullaby hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due 11 Dec 2026. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in Japan
Not out yet — nowhere to stream or rent it until it opens.
Trailer
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