Bohemian Rhapsody Memorial Screening Set for November 24 in Japan
TOHO Cinemas will host a one-night revival of the 2018 Queen film on the anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death.
A one-night memorial revival screening of Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) will be held on November 24 at TOHO Cinemas nationwide in Japan, according to cinematoday.jp. The date is the anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death.
The 2018 film stars as its subject the Queen vocalist, whose life and career with the British rock band the film follows.
The revival comes alongside the concert film Queen: Budapest, which is currently in theaters in Japan in a 4K restored Dolby Atmos version. Screenings of that film have been extended at some theaters until the end of November, and a memorial special screening of Queen: Budapest is planned at theaters nationwide on November 24.
Package release and anniversaries
The package release of Queen: Budapest, which includes a Japanese Blu-ray, a 2CD set and digital distribution, comes out on November 6.
2026 marks 55 years since bassist John Deacon officially joined Queen in 1971, completing the band's classic lineup, and 40 years since the 1986 Magic Tour. It is also the 80th anniversary of Mercury's birth in 2026, and November 24, 2026, is the 35th anniversary of his death.
Quick answers
When is the Bohemian Rhapsody memorial screening in Japan?
It is a one-night screening on November 24 at TOHO Cinemas nationwide.
Where can I see Queen: Budapest?
It is currently in theaters in Japan in a 4K restored Dolby Atmos version, with some screenings extended until the end of November.
When does the Queen: Budapest package release come out?
The package, including a Japanese Blu-ray, 2CD and digital distribution, is released on November 6.