Look Back Live Action Film Earns Glowing Reviews at Venice

The live action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one shot manga Look Back is off to a fantastic start. Following its world premiere at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the film has earned an impressive 93 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. This early reception marks it as one of the most well regarded titles at this year’s festival.

Directed by Hirokazu Kore eda, the project had high expectations from the start. Fans of the original manga have been eager to see how the story would translate to live action, and these positive reviews suggest the film successfully captures the heart of the source material. This strong feedback provides a major boost as the movie prepares to travel through more international film festivals.

This success highlights the growing interest in adaptations of Fujimoto's unique storytelling. With this early critical approval, the film is positioned as a must watch for fans of the author. We look forward to seeing how audiences around the world react when the film arrives in their local theaters.