The train's destination is , a massive, multi-planetary theme park divided into distinct historical and fantasy nodes. The kids indulge in various simulations, from a rugged Wild West frontier to a medieval ninja realm.

The story begins with a classic Doraemon trope: Nobita's wealthy rival, Suneo, boasts about securing exclusive tickets for a mystery train ride, leaving Nobita humiliated and desperate. Seeking comfort, Nobita returns home to find that Doraemon has also mysteriously vanished.

The feature will include an immersive soundtrack, with sound effects and voice acting in multiple languages.

Most Doraemon films tack on a moral about friendship. Galaxy Superexpress goes deeper. Here are three themes that make this "Part 1" so memorable:

Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express is a 1996 animated science fiction film and the 17th feature-length installment in the Doraemon franchise. Directed by , the movie is a homage to Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 and follows Nobita and his friends on a cosmic adventure. Movie Overview Release Date: March 2, 1996 (Japan). Running Time: 98 minutes.