Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare

This documentary drama examines the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima plant following a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. The film focuses on the efforts of technicians, firefighters, and soldiers who worked to stabilize melting nuclear fuel to prevent a catastrophe that threatened the nation's existence. Through various accounts, it chronicles the struggle to contain a disaster that had the potential to surpass the scale of Chernobyl.

The film was co-directed by James Jones and Megumi Inman, who also served as writers and producer. For Jones, this production followed his 2024 film Antidote, while Inman previously directed Atomic People in 2024. A joint production from the United Kingdom and United States, the project involved HBO Documentary Films, Blast! Films, and Dogwoof. The cast features individuals appearing as themselves, including Ikuo Izawa, Carl Pilliteri, Wakana Yokoyama, Martin Fackler, Naoto Kan, and Katsuaki Hirano.

Released on February 20, 2026, with a runtime of 90 minutes, the movie has received a rating of 7/10 on TMDB based on 32 votes.