Great news for anime lovers in the country. The legendary adventure story of the future robot cat will return to the big screen through the latest film titled Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea. The film is officially scheduled for release in various Indonesian cinema chains starting July 15, 2026.
This big-screen project is a remake version of the classic film Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, which first greeted viewers in 1983. With a fresh touch of modern animation technology, this film revives the iconic adventures of Nobita and friends, inspired by the mythology of the lost city of Atlantis and the mysteries of underwater civilization.
The story in this film begins with a classic debate between Nobita, Shizuka, Giant, and Suneo when planning a camping location for their holiday. To mediate the dispute, Doraemon pulls a gadget out of his pocket—a special vehicle that allows them to explore and camp safely at the deep ocean floor.
The tranquility of their underwater exploration turns into tension when the group discovers a mysterious ancient shipwreck. There, they meet El, a young man from an underwater civilization that has so far only been considered a legend. This encounter opens the gateway to a high-tech underwater kingdom, but tension arises due to a misunderstanding between the surface and underwater dwellers.
The conflict reaches its peak when volcanic activity on the seabed accidentally activates an ancient, highly lethal defense system. The threat of a global catastrophe forces Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends to work together with El on a rescue mission to ensure the safety of all Earth's inhabitants.
In addition to offering thrilling fantasy action and Fujiko F. Fujio's signature humor, the film is also rich in moral messages about friendship, courage, and the importance of teamwork. With state-of-the-art visual quality, this newest edition of Doraemon the Movie is projected to be one of the most anticipated family films of the mid-2026 holiday season.
