Sand Land

Set in a distant future, the story takes place on a desolate, desert planet where humans and demons coexist. A greedy king maintains power by controlling the limited water supply, forcing the population to pay for every drop. In hopes of finding a legendary hidden lake to provide water for the people, Sheriff Rao forms an unlikely alliance with the demon prince Beelzebub and his companion, Thief. The trio travels across the wasteland, facing bandits, dragons, and the king's own army.

This Japanese animated feature is based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. It was directed by Toshihisa Yokoshima, following his 2017 film Cocolors and preceding Sand Land: The Series in 2024. The voice cast includes Mutsumi Tamura, Kazuhiro Yamaji, and Cho, with a total of 31 credited cast members. Produced by TOHO, Shueisha, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Bird Studios, the film blends action, science fiction, and comedy.

The movie has been generally well received by viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 462 votes, while it has a higher score of 8.2/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.