The spandex-clad Japanese superhero Ultraman recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with the release of two brand new films: Ultraman X: The Movie and Ultraman Ginga S The Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors.

Never before released in the states, both films have now been dubbed in English. They come to the Capitol Theatre, where they show at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Ultraman X: The Movie includes a battle in which Ultramen try to stop monsters from destroying a city. And Ultraman Ginga S The Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors also includes a giant battle at which Ultraman warriors team up to stop monsters from destroying a city.

Tickets, which cost $12.50 for adults, are currently on sale on the Cleveland Cinemas website.

This article appears in Dec 14-20, 2016.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.