Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ heads to Japan, marks actor’s return after nearly a decade

After a nine-year absence, Aamir Khan is set to return to Japanese theatres, with his 2025 release Sitaare Zameen Par slated for a spring 2027 release in Japan. The film will mark his first lead theatrical release in the country since Dangal in 2018.Although Aamir’s production venture Secret Superstar reached Japanese audiences in August 2019, Sitaare Zameen Par will mark his return to Japanese theatres as the lead actor after nearly a decade.Aamir Khan’s return to Japanese theatresOn September 25, 2026, Japanese distributor Geek Pictures announced that the film would be released in Japanese theatres under the title Sitaare! The Miracle Team of Stardust. Screenings are planned at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, Yebisu Garden Cinema and other venues across the country.To mark the announcement, a dedicated official account for the film was also launched for Japanese audiences. The account posted:“Distributed by Geek Pictures Indian Film ‘Sitaare!