WithGhost in the Shell’s theatrical release just days away, Paramount Pictures has released an action-packed clip featuring The Major (Scarlett Johansson) using her high-tech camouflage to hide from her enemy. We have already seen tiny bits and pieces of this epic water fight in the previously-released trailers and other pieces of footage, but this video gives us our best look yet at this whole scene as it unfolds. If that weren’t enough, we also have two more previews that go behind-the-scenes, plus a new viral video featuring the character Kuze (Michael Pitt)
Paramount Picturesdebuted these clips on their YouTube channel earlier today, the first of which shows that The Major’s “shell” can render her completely invisible, blending seamlessly into any environment. While we don’t know much about the character whomThe Majoris fighting, he is clearly out-matched, as The Ghost sends this man flying back farther and farther with each powerful punch and kick. This clip ends with a knockout punch, so to speak, which we’ve seen before. The Major stands over her unconscious opponent, triumphant.
The studio has also released two behind-the-scenes previews, one of which offers some insight into directorRupert Sanders' process of putting this adaptation together.Scarlett Johanssonreveals that the director is a “visionary,” creating an homage to the world presented in the manga books and the anime films, while putting his “fingerprints” all over it.Rupert Sandersalso says he believes the world he has crafted is just another part of the legacy created byMassume Shirrow, the man responsible for the original manga comics.
The second preview takes fans behind-the-scenes of the iconic “shelling sequence,” which is incredibly intricate. We hear from directorRupert Sanders, who explains that they actually constructed a real skeleton for this scene. We also hear fromRob Gillies, who served as the workshop and shelling sequence supervisor, who showcases the skeleton they made, which is the exact height ofScarlett Johansson. There are over 1,400 individual pieces that make up this intricate skeleton, which was used on-screen. Finally, the studio also debuted a unique viral video that shows how Kuze will be targeting several members of the Hamada Corporation for their crimes against humanity.
TheGhost In The Shellmovie is based on the very popular manga of the same name. The story follows Kusanagi (Scarlett Johansson), a cyborg that is a part of an elite cybercrime-fighting task force known as Section 9. The series was originally published in 1989 and was written byMasamune Shirow. It is generally considered to be one of the best manga series ever published. That being the case, other adaptations ofGhost in the Shellhave come before, with an animated series, spin-off books and even a video game. This new live-action take looks to become the definitive version for modern audiences.
Ghost in the Shellis being directed bySnow White and the HuntsmanhelmerRupert Sanderswith a script written byJonathan HermanandJamie Moss. In addition toScarlett Johansson, the cast includesBeat Takeshi Kitanoas Daisuke Aramaki,Juliette Binocheas Dr. Ouelet,Michael Pittas Kuze,Pilou Asbaekas Batou, andKaori Momoi. The members ofSection 9are played byChin Han,Danusia Samal,Lasarus Ratuere,Yutaka IzumiharaandTuwanda Manyimo.Ghost in the Shellwill arrive in theaters June 26, 2025, where it will square off againstThe Boss Baby,Step SistersandThe Zookeeper’s Wife.
