 The film had its worldwide premiere on June 5 , 2013 , as a special screening at BFI Southbank in London with the director and producer in attendance . The film had its Asian premiere as the opening film of the 2013 Shanghai International Film Festival on June 15 , 2013 . It premiered in the United States on June 8 , 2013 , at the Seattle International Film Festival , and was released in theaters on June 21 , 2013 . The film 's theatrical release was accompanied by Pixar 's short film titled The Blue Umbrella . 
