TOHO and Dolby Laboratories to Launch Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Facility for Premium Movie Production

TOHO and Dolby Laboratories to Launch Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Facility for Premium Movie Production

The collaboration will elevate cinematic experiences for audiences in Japan and around the world

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Tokyo, Japan - September 26, 2025 - TOHO Co., Ltd., Japan's leading movie studio and distributor, and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a global leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced that TOHO is establishing the company's first theatrical post-production facility for Dolby Vision color grading and Dolby Atmos sound mixing at TOHO Studios in Seijyo, Tokyo targeted to open in December 2025.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in TOHO's collaboration with Dolby to unlock new dimensions of storytelling with unparalleled picture and sound quality. It also marks a big step in TOHO's mission to provide inspiring entertainment to people around the world.

Powering the premium experience at Dolby Cinemas and Dolby Vision + Atmos screens worldwide as well as numerous world premieres, the subtle details and ultravivid colors of Dolby Vision and the lifelike, immersive sound of Dolby Atmos will bring filmmakers' visions to life by fully capturing their artistic imagination and pushing the boundaries of their art forward.

"We are pleased to announce that TOHO Studios will be the first facility in Japan to introduce production equipment featuring both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos." said Hiro Matsuoka, President and CEO, TOHO Co., Ltd. "By consolidating previously dispersed production processes into a single location, we will achieve a streamlined, end-to-end workflow that not only enhances production efficiency but also elevates the overall quality of our content. This represents the realization of a production environment that Japanese movie creators have long awaited. Furthermore, through our partnership with Dolby Laboratories-a company that has led innovation in audiovisual experiences for many years-we anticipate enhanced competitiveness in international markets through the fusion of Japan's distinctive, refined audiovisual expression with world-class sight and sound innovations. We are confident that this facility will serve as a hub for promoting Japanese cinema globally, enabling Japanese movies to reach broader international audiences and opening new possibilities for the industry."

"TOHO has a legendary legacy in filmmaking, and we are thrilled to support their vision with our innovations that are loved by the world's top content creators," said John Couling, Senior Vice President, Entertainment, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos will help TOHO's iconic franchise movies come alive in ways that transport audiences deeper into the stories, whether they're watching in Tokyo, London, Los Angeles, or anywhere in the world."

The new facility are built upon TOHO's longstanding collaboration with Dolby. Since 2019, multiple movies, such as GODZILLA MINUS ONE and Demon Slayer The Movie Infinity Castle, have been produced and released in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. TOHO has also been equipped with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos home content production capabilities since 2021 bringing stunning visuals and multidimensional sound to people at home and on the go.

About TOHO Co., Ltd.

TOHO Co., Ltd., is Japan's leading entertainment company since 1932. TOHO specializes in film production, distribution, and the movie theater and theatrical businesses, along with domestic and global real estate business. Since its founding, TOHO has produced some of the world's most iconic cinema, including the Godzilla series and Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. TOHO operates production and distribution of its anime entertainment through TOHO animation, delivering the renowned My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more to fans worldwide.