Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie 2015

Overview

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie is a 2015 science fiction and animation film. The production serves as a continuation of the story arc established in the Arise series, specifically following the final episode titled Pyrophoric Cult, and is intended to resolve remaining plot points from that narrative. The story begins when a ghost-infecting virus identified as Fire-Starter spreads through the system. This digital threat results in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister. In response to the crisis, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are tasked with investigating the incident. The team is called upon to track down the source of the virus to address the security breach. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. It is part of the broader Ghost in the Shell franchise, which has included various animated films, television series, video games, and a live-action adaptation. The film received a United States release on November 10, 2015.