2026 Releases announced by Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has revealed its official slate of anime film releases for 2026, from long-awaited sequels to original projects .
This coming year is shaping up to be one of the busiest for Japanese animated cinema, and below we present everything you can expect.
A New Dawn
Estimated release date: First half of 2026
Director: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
This French-Japanese co-production revolves around Keitaro, a young man who makes fireworks while chasing the memory of his father.
A New Dawn is a story of overcoming challenges in a world marked by climate change and social conflict.
Utsushita's character design and Shuta Hasunuma's music stand out.
Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart
Estimated release date: Second quarter of 2026
Director: Seiji Mizushima
Screenplay: Gen Urobuchi
A direct sequel to the 2014 hit, this film retells the story of Angela Balzac, an agent from a virtual world who returns to Earth.
Although the cast is still unconfirmed, the original creative team is back, promising a work faithful to the philosophical, science-fiction tone of the first installment.
Kingdom V (Live-Action)
Estimated release date : Q3 2026
Director: Shunsuke Sato
Kento Yamazaki will reprise his role as Xin in the fifth live-action Kingdom film.
This epic adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara's manga continues to expand the story of war, strategy, and personal growth in ancient China.
The filming aims to consolidate this saga as one of the most solid in modern Japanese cinema.
Mononoke: Hebigami
Estimated release date: First quarter of 2026
Director: Kenji Nakamura
The third film in the Mononoke trilogy will take the Medicine Seller to the Ooku of Edo Castle. There he will face the spirit Hebigami.
With striking art direction and music by Taku Iwasaki, this installment promises to bring the narrative that began in Phantom in the Rain to a strong close .
Street Fighter (Live-Action)
Estimated release date: March 20, 2026
Director: Kitao Sakurai
Legendary Entertainment and Capcom are co-producing this new film adaptation of Street Fighter.
While the cast is still unconfirmed, Sakurai's approach promises a fresh take on the classic video game.
It will be key to see how the conflict between iconic fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile is updated.
Killtube
Estimated release date: Second half of 2026
Director: Kazuaki Kuribayashi
Set in an alternate version of Japan where streaming duels determine social status, Killtube follows Musashi, a young boy raised by dogs.
The cast includes Yui Tsukada, Kengo Kawanishi and Ayane Sakura.
Action, social criticism and technology converge in this vibrant animated project.
Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki
Estimated release date: Third quarter of 2026
Director: Takeru Shinozuka
The first production from ETERNA Animation, a label founded by Toei, explores themes of isolation and identity within a contemporary fantasy setting.
The film will be one of the centerpieces of Toei Animation's 70th anniversary and is shaping up to be a visually powerful work of art.
Meikyu no Shiori (Labyrinth)
Estimated release date: January 2026
Director: Shoji Kawamori
This supernatural thriller mixes parallel realities and social networks.
Shiori, the protagonist, must escape from an altered version of Yokohama while facing her own double.
With a script by Taichi Hashimoto and designs by Risa Ebata, this is one of the most ambitious projects from the creator of Macross.
Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie (Part 1)
Estimated release date: First half of 2026
Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
Kyoto Animation returns with the first part of the final Sound! Euphonium film.
Kumiko and the rest of the marching band prepare for their final challenges at school.
Adapted from Ayano Takeda's novels, this film will conclude one of the most beloved musical franchises in recent anime.
The world of anime continues to expand thanks to Crunchyroll.
The year 2026 will mark a high point for Japanese animated and live-action films. With confirmed releases like Killtube , Meikyu no Shiori , Expelled from Paradise , and Street Fighter , Crunchyroll cements its role as a key platform for global anime.
Fans can expect innovative stories and artistic quality in each of these projects.
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