The beloved anime series “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” is returning to cinemas after a decade-long hiatus, with fans now getting a clearer glimpse of what’s in store for “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising“. This iconic anime, first released during the 2010s, stood out from other shows airing at the time. Although the TV series seemed to wrap up its story, the franchise has continued to innovate and tell its tale in fresh ways.
The magical girl series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, expanded its saga with two films wrapping up the TV show’s storyline, followed by a third film, Rebellion, functioning as an official continuation of the original tale. 12 years post the release of Rebellion, the franchise is set to unfold another sequel to carry on the narrative further. As it gears up for a theater release in Japan next year, take a look at the latest trailer and poster for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising, available below.
What to Know for the New Madoka Magica Movie
The upcoming movie “Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht – Rising” is expected to premiere in Japan around February 2026, though a specific date hasn’t been confirmed yet. Production on this film has been ongoing for quite some time and has faced significant delays throughout its development. Initially slated for release in 2024, it was then postponed to 2025, and most recently, it appears that it will finally be released in 2026. It remains to be seen if this new release date will stick, but recent promotional materials suggest that the project is moving smoothly towards completion.
The movie “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht – Rising” continues the story from the 2013 film “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion.” Notably, it brings back the same team behind the TV anime series for its production. The original creators, Magica Quartet, are also involved with this new project. Yukihiro Miyamoto will direct the film at studio SHAFT, while Gen Urobuchi writes the script, Ume Aoki designs the characters, and Yuk Kajiura provides the music.
Is Madoka Magica’s New Movie Getting a U.S. Release?
In the upcoming movie “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht – Rising,” the original voice actors from the initial anime series are reprising their roles. Confirmed returning cast members include Aoi Yuki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi, Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe, Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura, Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe, and Emiri Kato as Kyubey. However, no international release plans have been announced for the film so far. Given the series’ popularity and past success in the U.S., it’s likely that the movie will be released in North America as well.
In case you’re interested in watching the original “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” TV series or its spinoff “Magia Record,” both are now streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll respectively. However, the third movie of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion” can only be purchased for digital viewing at this time, and it’s available on platforms like Apple TV+, Prime Video, among others.
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2025-07-15 18:41