United Kingdom / Feb 20, 2026 / 12 / Bertha DocHouse (London, England)
Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026)
Directed by James Jones, Megumi Inman
1h 30minruntime
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Plot
The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Manabu Terata | Self - ehem. Sonderberater von Naoto Kan |
| Dr. Charles A. Casto | Self - Berater für nukleare Sicherheit |
| Akira Kawano | Self - ehem. TEPCO-Manager |
| Toyohiko Tomioka | Self - ehem. Chef Hyper Rescue Team - Feuerwehr Tokio |
Genres
DocumentaryDramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, English, 日本語 |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Blast! Films, HBO Documentary Films, Dogwoof |
| Official site | releasing.dogwoof.com |
| Release date | 20 febbraio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Tanya Winston, Sacha Baveystock, Danny Horan, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen, Anna Godas, Oli Harbottle, James Jones |
| Production | Megumi Inman |
| Writer | James Jones, Megumi Inman |
| Editing | Rupert Houseman |
| Cinematography | Jean-Louis Schuller |
| Assistant directors | James Jones, Megumi Inman |
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| Camera operators | Jean-Louis Schuller |
| Additional photography | Jean-Louis Schuller |
Release dates
Limited release
Digital
American Samoa / Mar 10, 2026 / HBO Max
Puerto Rico / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO Max
U.S. Virgin Islands / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO Max
United States / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO Max
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Guam / Mar 11, 2026 / HBO Max
Israel / Mar 11, 2026 / Hot VOD
Northern Mariana Islands / Mar 11, 2026 / HBO Max
Spain / Mar 11, 2026 / 16
Sweden / Mar 11, 2026 / svtplay: https://www.svtplay.se/video/eDmY4x6/fukushima-en-karnkraftsmardom
TV
Puerto Rico / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO
U.S. Virgin Islands / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO
United States / Mar 10, 2026 / R / HBO
Germany / Mar 11, 2026 / ZDFinfo
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