Upcoming Anime Movies 2026: The Complete Theatrical Calendar — Jul 17, 2026 | AnimeDives

Upcoming Anime Movies 2026: The Complete Theatrical Calendar

2026 is a strong year for anime on the big screen, with franchise theatrical debuts, original stories, and anniversary remasters all landing in theaters. I compiled the confirmed movie calendar in chronological order so you can plan your theater trips around the releases that matter.

The 2026 movie calendar

Release windows are based on official studio and distributor announcements current to mid-2026. Some dates may shift between now and release.

Month	Title	Type / Studio
Aug 2026	Your Name (4K Remaster)	GKIDS anniversary re-release
Sep 2026	STEEL BALL RUN (stage)	David Production, TV-adjacent
Oct 9, 2026	To You in the Beyond	Mystery romance film
Oct 16, 2026	Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend	CloverWorks, light-novel film
Oct 23, 2026	Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi	Kinema Citrus, theatrical chapter
Nov 20, 2026	Witch on the Holy Night	Type-Moon adaptation
Dec 11, 2026	The Apothecary Diaries (Original Film)	OLM / TOHO, original story
2026 TBA	Solo Leveling: Beyond the System	A-1 Pictures, franchise debut
2026 TBA	Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai	Drama fantasy romance

The franchise debuts

2026-biggest-announcements">Anime Expo 2026 biggest announcements is the property's first theatrical feature, continuing after Season 2 and animated by A-1 Pictures. A franchise film debut for one of the defining action series of the decade is a notable bet on theatrical anime's drawing power.

The original stories

The 2026-anime-complete-preview">Fall 2026 anime preview original film (December 11) is written by series author Natsu Hyuuga with an all-new story — rare for anime films, which usually adapt existing material. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend continues CloverWorks' arc-per-feature approach to the light-novel franchise.

The anniversary remaster

GKIDS brings Your Name back in August 2026 with a 4K remaster, a decade after Makoto Shinkai's breakout. If you've only streamed it, the theatrical 4K presentation is the definitive way to experience it.

How to plan

If you want action, target Solo Leveling. For mystery, the Apothecary Diaries film and To You in the Beyond are the picks. For a bucket-list experience, Your Name 4K is the safe bet. The rest are worth a single trailer before committing — but 2026's movie slate rewards showing up.