Production has been greenlit for the fifth theatrical installment of “Delicious School Lunches,” starring Hayato Ichihara, which is set to be released nationwide in 2027. Set in Okinawa—the setting for the TV drama “Season 4,” which will air starting in October 2026—the film will depict a “tropical culinary showdown” between Amari and his rival, Ren. To mark the production announcement, a special teaser trailer has also been released.