Cosplay Universe
"Be your own hero"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Cosplay Universe is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan McHugh. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay; the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film follows the journey of several international cosplay teams as they compete in what is known as the 'Olympics of Cosplay' at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Cosplay Universe also chronicles America's top cosplayers' challenges to turn their geeky hobby into a thriving business. The film taps into the psychology behind this art of self expression and demonstrates how Cosplayers can transform and expand their perceptions of themselves while finding community. Cosplay Universe features appearances by comic book legend Stan Lee, cosplay superstars Yaya Han and Jessica Nigri and many more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosplay Universe about?
Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay; the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film follows the journey of several internat...
Who directed Cosplay Universe?
Cosplay Universe was directed by Jonathan McHugh.
How long is Cosplay Universe?
Cosplay Universe has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Cosplay Universe released?
Cosplay Universe was released on July 26, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cosplay Universe?
The main cast of Cosplay Universe includes Yaya Han, Stan Lee.