The new Madoka Magica film now has dates outside Japan. At New York Comic Con 2026, Aniplex of America announced that Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising screens in North American theaters from January 16 to 19, 2027. The earlier films land on Crunchyroll and Netflix just before, so there is time to catch up.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising |
| Japan theatrical release | From August 28, 2026 |
| North America theatrical | January 16 to 19, 2027 (Fathom Entertainment), tickets on sale December 11, 2026 |
| Earlier trilogy on Crunchyroll | November 8, 2026 |
| Earlier trilogy on Netflix | January 2, 2027 |
| Ultra HD Blu-ray of the trilogy | October 15, 2026 |
| Studio | SHAFT |
How did the film launch in Japan?
According to Anime News Network, the film is the official sequel to Rebellion (2013) and opened in Japan on August 28, 2026, including IMAX screenings. Over its first three days it ranked number one at the box office with 535,000 tickets and about 939.6 million yen, roughly US$5.95 million.
The announcement did not summarize the plot. New characters include Shichōka (Shion Wakayama), Selma Therese (Tomoyo Kurosawa) and an upperclassman named Wasu voiced by Maaya Sakamoto.
Cast and staff
The original cast returns: Aoi Yūki (Madoka), Chiwa Saitō (Homura), Kaori Mizuhashi (Mami), Eri Kitamura (Sayaka), Ai Nonaka (Kyōko), Kana Asumi (Nagisa) and Emiri Katō (Kyubey).
Yukihiro Miyamoto directs and Akiyuki Simbo is chief director. Gen Urobuchi writes the script, Yuki Kajiura composes, Ume Aoki handles original character design and Junichirō Taniguchi the animation character design. The theme song “Kanata” is performed by FictionJunction.
Where to rewatch the earlier films
Aniplex of America will release the trilogy on Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos on October 15, 2026, sold through the Crunchyroll Store and MediaOCD. Digital versions reach Crunchyroll on November 8 and Netflix on January 2, 2027. Crunchyroll also gets Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese dubs from November 15.
OtaHub’s take
The rollout is tightly planned. The old films reach Crunchyroll more than two months before the North American screenings, and Netflix lands only two weeks ahead, right when people need a refresher. For a franchise known for a tangled plot and a divisive ending, it is a sensible way to bring back old viewers and pull in new ones.
What to wait for is the schedule in Asia. There is no word on Vietnam yet, and Netflix lineups can differ by region.
FAQ
When does Walpurgisnacht Rising screen in North America?
January 16 to 19, 2027 through Fathom Entertainment, with Japanese audio and English subtitles as well as an English dub. Tickets go on sale December 11, 2026.
Where can I rewatch the Madoka Magica films?
The three-film trilogy arrives on Crunchyroll on November 8, 2026 and Netflix on January 2, 2027. Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese dubs come to Crunchyroll on November 15.
How did the film do in Japan?
It opened on August 28, 2026 and debuted at number one with 535,000 tickets sold and about 939.6 million yen (roughly US$5.95 million) in its first three days.
Where can I watch it in Vietnam?
There is no information on a Vietnam screening or release yet. The earlier trilogy is on Netflix in many countries, but catalogs vary by region.
Sources: Anime News Network (report dated October 8, 2026), Siliconera, Aniplex of America.
