About this episode

Nicole takes Stu on a deep dive through the failed attempts to adapt Akira into a live action film over the past 20 years.

As of 2025, Warner Brothers officially lost the rights to make a live action feature film adaptation of Akira, ending over 20 years of a development hell for something nobody wanted or asked for. But god, did they try. Nicole takes Stu on a deep dive through each and every painfully misguided iteration of what thankfully will never be. Support us on Patreon to hear the full episode, biweekly bonuses, extra bonus content, and much more!

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