Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare
2026 American documentary film
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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare is a 2026 British-American documentary film directed by James Jones and Megumi Inman. It explores the Fukushima nuclear accident on March 11, 2011.
- James Jones
- Megumi Inman
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| Produced by | Megumi Inman |
| Cinematography | Jean-Louis Schuller |
| Edited by | Rupert Houseman |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
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It was released in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2026, by Dogwoof, and in the United States on March 10, 2026, by HBO Documentary Films.
Premise
Explores the Fukushima nuclear accident, told through real-time detail with interviews from government advisors, power plant engineers, consultants and journalists, and emergency workers.
Production
In February 2025, it was announced James Jones and Megumi Inman would direct a documentary revolving around the Fukushima nuclear accident, with Dogwoof set to distribute in the United Kingdom.[1]
Release
It was released in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2026, by Dogwoof.[2] It was released in the United States on March 10, 2026, by HBO Documentary Films.[3]
Reception
Critical reception
Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film four out of five stars, writing: "This is a gripping film."[4] Mansel Stimpson of Film Review Daily praised the film, writing: "Its importance lies in its first-hand account by those who were present."[5]