Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising Sets January 2027 U.S. Theatrical Release

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising is officially heading to U.S. theaters from January 16 through January 19, 2027.

Aniplex of America and Fathom Entertainment announced the four-day theatrical engagement during New York Comic Con on October 8, confirming that the film will screen in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English-dubbed version.

Tickets will go on sale December 11, 2026, online and at participating theater box offices. Aniplex also unveiled a new U.S.-exclusive promotional visual illustrated by artist Namie.

The announcement brings the long-awaited continuation of Madoka Magica to American theaters following its Japanese premiere in August 2026.

Walpurgisnacht Rising continues the story after Rebellion

Walpurgisnacht Rising serves as the sequel to 2013's Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion, continuing the story of Madoka Kaname, Homura Akemi, and the other magical girls more than a decade after the previous original theatrical installment.

The film returns to the world established by the 2011 television anime, which became known for its unsettling approach to magical-girl storytelling, psychological horror, and the consequences of seemingly innocent wishes.

For longtime viewers, the biggest question is what happens after the events of Rebellion, particularly the dramatic changes to the world brought about by Homura.

The new film brings back several of the franchise's principal creative figures, including writer Gen Urobuchi, original character designer Ume Aoki, and composer Yuki Kajiura.

Animation studio SHAFT once again handles production, with Gekidan InuCurry contributing the franchise's distinctive surreal visual designs.

The original Madoka Magica films are coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix

Fans looking to revisit the story before January's theatrical release will have several opportunities to catch up.

Aniplex confirmed that the preceding three films will make their streaming debut on Crunchyroll beginning November 8, 2026, followed by Netflix on January 2, 2027.

The films include:

• Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings (2012): The first theatrical compilation of the original television series.
• Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal (2012): The second compilation film, completing the retelling of the television story.
• Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 3: Rebellion (2013): An original sequel that sets the stage for Walpurgisnacht Rising.

The trilogy will also receive Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese dubs beginning November 15.

For collectors, Aniplex is releasing a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray trilogy box set on October 15, featuring Dolby Atmos audio and exclusive packaging artwork by character designer Junichiro Taniguchi.

The collection carries a suggested retail price of $149.98, with preorders available through Crunchyroll and MediaOCD.

Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising tickets go on sale December 11

The U.S. theatrical engagement runs January 16–19, 2027, with participating theater locations and showtimes available through Fathom Entertainment.

Both subtitled and English-dubbed screenings are planned, although individual theater schedules may vary.

Fans can find additional screening information and follow ticket availability through the official Fathom Entertainment film page.

For anyone who has been waiting since Rebellion to see where Homura's story goes next, the American theatrical release is finally on the calendar.