The theatrical hit “Immigration” will be released on DVD and digitally available on Wednesday, January 28, 2026!

The theatrical hit “Immigration Inspection” will be released on DVD and digitally on Wednesday, January 28, 2026! ​
Shochiku Co., Ltd. Press release: October 24, 2025 To Members of the Press The theatrical smash hit “Immigration Inspection” will be released on DVD and digitally on Wednesday, January 28, 2026! Includes Japanese dubbing by a stellar cast of talented voice actors, including Kazuyuki Okitsu and Ryoko Shiraishi! A couple arrives in New York to immigrate, but for some reason is unable to enter the country “What is your purpose for entering the country?” Your life depends on the answer to that question — what is the truth, and what is a lie? An unpredictable 77 minutes based on the director’s real-life experiences Combined with the Trump administration’s intensifying restrictions on entry into the United States, this film was a huge hit in theaters, grossing approximately 100 million yen despite its small release! A psychological suspense thriller with maximum realism that brings you to the brink of imminent horror that could happen to you. Image
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The film “Upon Immigration” (original title: “Upon Immigration”), which was a huge hit in theaters nationwide this summer, The DVD and digital release of “Entry” has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This film, released this summer in conjunction with the Trump administration’s intensifying restrictions on entry into the United States, was a theatrical smash hit, grossing approximately 100 million yen despite a small release. As the title suggests, this masterpiece of psychological suspense and closed-room thriller revolves around the harsh and sometimes unreasonable interrogations that occur during immigration inspections. Directed and written by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastian Vázquez. Inspired by their own experiences when they emigrated from their native Venezuela to Spain, the film features a cast of talented actors. Despite being a low-budget film shot in just 17 days, it was officially selected for the 2023 SXSW International Film Festival, was nominated for Best New Feature, Best New Screenplay, and Best Film Editing at the Independent Spirit Awards, won Best New Feature at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, the largest film festival in Scandinavia, Best Film at the Kolkata International Film Festival, Audience Award at the
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival, and Audience Award at the Spain Latin American Film Festival, winning over 20 awards at film festivals in 15 countries. Not only did it sweep film festivals around the world, it also achieved high ratings on the American review site Rotten Tomatoes, with a “100% critic rating, 97% audience rating” (as of April 30, 2025). This highly anticipated film, which marks the director’s debut and showcases his talent to the world, was released in Japanese theaters this summer and immediately garnered rave reviews from newspapers, TV, radio, the web, and other media. Despite its small release, it became a smash hit, grossing approximately 100 million yen at the box office. It has now been announced that the film will be released on DVD and digitally on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. A Japanese dubbed version has been produced to coincide with the DVD release and digital distribution. One of the main characters, Diego, an urban planning engineer who dreams of moving to America from his hometown of Venezuela via Spain, is played by Kazuyuki Okitsu, known for his role as Jonathan Joestar in the “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” anime series. His common-law partner, dancer Elena, is played by Ryoko Shiraishi, known for her voice acting as the heroine Dakota Johnson in the “Fifty Shades” film series. The film’s intense tension is expressed, sometimes delicately and sometimes boldly. What’s the truth, and what’s a lie? One answer could lead to deportation? Detention? Or something else… 77 minutes of completely unpredictable tension! Don’t miss this shocking, realistic film inspired by the director’s own experiences! ■DVD product information Release date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Price: ¥5,280 (tax included) Product number: DZ-0898 ◇Bonus Feature: Original Trailer Running Time: Main Feature: Approximately 77 minutes Bonus Feature (Original Trailer) Screen Size: 16:9 LB (Vista size) Audio: 1. (Original) Spanish, English, Catalan Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround 2. (Original) Spanish, English, Catalan Dolby Digital 2.0ch Stereo 3. (Dubbed) Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0ch Stereo ※Voice Cast: Kazuyuki Okitsu, Ryoko Shiraishi, Takako Honda, Kan Tanaka Subtitles: 1. Japanese 2. Japanese dubbing Publisher/distributor: Shochiku (C) 2022 ZABRISKIE FILMS SL, BASQUE FILM SERVICES SL, SYGNATIA SL, UPON ENTRY AIE ■Work information https://img.youtube.com/vi/IYUFK8S_49c/sddefault.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYUFK8S_49c 【STORY】 Diego and Elena arrive in New York from Barcelona to emigrate. Elena wins an immigrant visa in the green card lottery, and she and her common-law partner, Diego, dream of a happy life in their new home. However, things take a turn at immigration. After checking their passports, the officer somehow takes them to a separate room. “What’s your purpose in coming to the country?” The no-holds-barred interrogation begins behind closed doors. Eventually, a certain question triggers Elena to begin to have doubts about Diego. 【STAFF & CAST】 Director and Screenwriter: Alejandro Rojas, Juan Sebastian Vázquez Starring: Alberto Ammann (voice: Kazuyuki Okitsu), Bruna Cussi (voice: Ryoko Shiraishi) “Immigration Control” Official Website:
https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/uponentry/ ※Please include the following credit when using the material※ “Immigration Inspection” January 28, 2026 (Wed) DVD release & digital distribution begins DVD: ¥5,280 (tax included) Released and distributed by: Shochiku (C) 2022 ZABRISKIE FILMS SL, BASQUE FILM SERVICES SL, SYGNATIA SL, UPON ENTRY AIE