Square Enix's "graphical goal" for Final Fantasy 7 remakes was 2005 spin-off film Advent Children as it's the "ideal version" of the 29-year-old JRPG  GamesRadar+ Mon, 7th September 2026

'We're Talking About Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core' — Naoki Hamaguchi Plans to Unite Final Fantasy VII Spin-Offs in Revelation's Finale  IGN Tue, 4th August 2026

The remake concludes next year with Final Fantasy VII: Revelation  Flickering Myth Mon, 8th June 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Connect With Spin-Offs and Advent Children, Reaffirms Director  GamingBolt Sun, 9th August 2026

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Director Is A Self-Described ‘Big Final Fantasy Girlie’  PlayStation Universe Fri, 9th January 2026

" FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN RETURNS TO THEATERS FOR LIMITED RUN AHEAD OF FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH " - Square Enix North America Press Hub  Square Enix Press Hub Tue, 23rd January 2024