Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Present a Slice of Cinema’s Greatest Samurai Films to Celebrate the Upcoming Release of “Ghost of Yōtei” for PlayStation 5

Alamo Drafthouse teams with Sony Interactive Entertainment for an August film event inspired by upcoming PS5 game "Ghost of Yotei"

To celebrate the hotly-anticipated release of "Ghost of Yotei," launching this October for PlayStation 5, Alamo Drafthouse is showcasing five classic samurai films on the big screen, along with a custom menu and an exclusive popcorn bucket.

AUSTIN, TEXAS ( July 17, 2025 ) -

This August, Alamo Drafthouse is partnering with Sony Interactive Entertainment on a film retrospective, special menu, and exclusive popcorn bucket inspired by the upcoming video game “Ghost of Yotei,” releasing on October 2, 2025 for PlayStation 5. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions and set 300 years after the critically acclaimed video game, “Ghost of Tsushima,” “Ghost of Yotei” is a standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows the tale of a haunted mercenary named Atsu as she travels through the beautiful rugged landscapes of Japan, thirsty for revenge.

To bring film lovers into the cinematic world of vengeance, and swordplay, Alamo Drafthouse will present a brand new curated series called “Way of the Samurai.” From August 2nd through September 4th, select Alamo Drafthouse theaters will showcase five iconic samurai films that define the genre. Tickets are available now at https://drafthouse.com/movies/way-of-the-samurai

  • “Lady Snowblood” (1973, dir. Toshiya Fujita) – A blood-soaked tale of revenge that influenced Kill Bill and countless others.
  • “Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance” (1972, dir. Kenji Misumi) – A brutal, beautiful saga of a disgraced samurai and his infant son on a path of vengeance.
  • “The Tale of Zatoichi” (1962, dir. Kenji Misumi) – The first installment of the legendary blind swordsman series.
  • “13 Assassins” (2011, dir. Takashi Miike) – A modern epic of strategy and sacrifice that redefined large-scale action.
  • “Ran” (1985, dir. Akira Kurosawa) – The master’s sweeping tragedy of power, madness, and betrayal.

    • Each screening becomes a full sensory experience with an exclusive “Ghost of Yotei”-inspired menu, featuring appetizers, desserts, and cocktails crafted to complement the mood and mythology of the films:

  • Togarishai Shishito Peppers – Roasted shishitos, sesame togarashi crunch, yuzu aioli.
  • Samurai Slice Pizza – Grilled chicken, pineapple, bacon, red onion, marinara and mozzarella topped with Truffle Parmesan and fresh basil on a thin crust.
  • Mango Matcha Shake – A creamy fusion of mango, strawberry, and matcha topped with whipped cream.
  • Midori & Rye – Rittenhouse Rye, Midori, basil honey syrup, lemon.
  • Yuzu Gin Spritz – Uncle Val’s Gin, Monin Yuzu Purée, ginger beer, lime.

    • Guests can also bring a piece of the series home with them via the exclusive “Ghost of Yotei” Popcorn Bucket, a 100-ounce collectible container modeled after a traditional Japanese rice basket — perfect for long nights of cinematic battle. The bucket is available for pre-sale starting July 17th at AlamoMart.com and can also be purchased at participating theaters beginning August 2nd.

    The “Way of the Samurai” awaits. Tickets to all screenings are on sale now at drafthouse.com.

    About Alamo Drafthouse
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was founded in 1997 as a single-screen mom and pop repertory theater in Austin, TX. Twenty-eight years later, with 44 locations and counting, Alamo Drafthouse has been called “the best theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly and “the best theater in the world” by Wired. Alamo Drafthouse has built a reputation as a movie lover’s oasis not only by combining best-in-class food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star-studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse created Fantastic Fest, a world-renowned genre film festival dubbed “The Geek Telluride” by Variety featuring independents, international filmmakers, and major Hollywood studios. Alamo Drafthouse continues to expand its brand in new and exciting ways, including the American Genre Film Archive, a non-profit film archive dedicated to preserving, restoring and sharing film, and with several new theaters announced for this year and beyond.