Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising is in Japanese theaters, having passed 1 million admissions and 1.8 billion yen by September 13, 2026, and is set for a North American run from January 16 to 19, 2027. The franchise's merchandising and tie-in output around the film continues, including a crossover illustration with Witch on the Holy Night.
The throughline across these stories is a sequel film moving from opening to sustained theatrical run. Walpurgisnacht Rising opened in Japan on August 28, 2026 with IMAX screenings the same day, ranked first in its opening weekend, and sold 535,000 tickets for 939,647,100 yen in three days. By its 17th day, September 13, it had passed 1 million admissions and 1.8 billion yen. The staff asked fans to hold spoilers until September 12, and Dolby Cinema screenings began September 18.
The film's identity is now documented in more detail than at release. Yukihiro Miyamoto directs, with Akiyuki Simbo as chief director, Gen Urobuchi on script, Ume Aoki as original character designer, Junichiro Taniguchi as animation character designer, Yuki Kajiura as composer, and SHAFT as the animation studio. Maaya Sakamoto voices Walu, an unnamed upperclassman who has Homura Akemi's face. FictionJunction performs the theme song Kanata. Aniplex of America and Fathom Entertainment set North American screenings for January 16 to 19, 2027, with tickets on sale December 11, in Japanese audio with English subtitles and in an English dub.
The surrounding coverage is mostly merchandise and promotion tied to the film: figures of Madoka and Homura from Furyu, Claynel's BUZZmod. line, and Taito, re-releases of FREEing's Rebellion bunny figures, apparel from CONVERSE TOKYO and ANGEL BLUE, jewelry from ANNA SUI and MAYLA, magazine covers at anan and NYLON JAPAN, and a ROUND1 collaboration running August 28 through November 29. A 12-episode crossover short with the Monogatari Series, written by NisiOisin, streamed in batches from August 20 to 23. On October 20 a crossover illustration with Witch on the Holy Night paired Madoka Kaname with Aoko Aozaki.
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Anime News Network reports that the Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Witch on the Holy Night films unveiled a collaboration illustration on Wednesday. The art pairs Madoka Kaname with Aoko Aozaki. A large banner hangs at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo from October 17 to 29, and B5 flyers went out at the theater and at the Machi Asobi event in Tokushima on October 17 and 18. Fans who submit photos of both tickets can win one of 100 posters.
Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu rose from #4 to #1 in its 12th weekend, selling 375,000 tickets and earning 562,647,900 yen from Friday to Sunday. The live-action Resident Evil reboot opened at #2 with 356,000 tickets and 626,567,150 yen in three days. The fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film opened at #5 with 267,301,400 yen.
A new-costume Homura Akemi figure from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising is joining the BUZZmod. action figure line. Preorders are open at Aniplex Online and other retailers. The 1/12 scale figure stands about 135mm, includes five expression parts, hand parts, a crossed-leg part, and a stand, and is scheduled for release in July 2027 at 12,000 yen.
FREEing has opened pre-orders for a re-release of the 1/4 scale Homura Akemi Bunny Ears Ver. figure, originally released in December 2021. The figure is drawn from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- and wears an original-design dress with bunny ears. The companion Madoka Kaname Bunny Ears Ver. is also available for pre-order at 33,000 yen, with orders closing October 14 and shipping set for January 2027.
In its 11th weekend, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island fell from #2 to #4, earning 178,447,600 yen. Its cumulative total is 17,169,165,400 yen on 11.76 million tickets. The Star Detective Precure! film dropped from #3 to #5 in weekend three with 117,562,850 yen, reaching 1,088,603,930 yen cumulatively.
Aniplex of America and Fathom Entertainment will screen Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising in North American theaters from January 16 to 19, 2027, the companies announced at New York Comic Con. Showings will be offered in Japanese audio with English subtitles and in an English dub. Tickets go on sale December 11 at online sellers and participating theater box offices. The film is the official sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion. Yukihiro Miyamoto directed it, and the returning staff includes chief director Akiyuki Simbo, scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi of Nitroplus, original character designer Ume Aoki, animation character designer Junichiro Taniguchi and composer Yuki Kajiura. The animation studio is SHAFT. Yuki Kajiura's solo project FictionJunction performs the theme song Kanata. In Japan the film opened on August 28, 2026 with IMAX screenings the same day, ranked first in its opening weekend and sold 535,000 tickets for 939,647,100 yen in its first three days.
MAYLA has opened pre-orders for its Puella Magi Madoka Magica Iconic Ear Objects Complete Set, with colors tied to Madoka Kaname, Homura Akemi, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka Miki, and Kyoko Sakura, offered as pierced or clip-on earrings in three patterns each. Designs use the Soul Gem motif or MAYLA's own interpretation of each character, and each purchase includes four limited postcards and a collaboration box.
MAYLA has reopened pre-orders for its Puella Magi Madoka Magica Iconic Story Ring Objet set, priced at 18,700 yen with shipping at 600 yen. The rings come in the colors of Madoka Kaname, Homura Akemi, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka Miki and Kyoko Sakura, with Soul Gem, ribbon and costume motifs, plus a Kyubey symbol ring in the Madoka color. Stacking colors is suggested for combinations.
Aniplex announced on September 27 that Magical Girl Sorana☆Magica ~Our Fates, Our Futures~, a new original series within Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra, opens on October 4. The announcement came as the game marked its 1.5th anniversary. A new five-star Kioku for protagonist Nagihoshi Sorana will be given away. The 1.5th anniversary also brings an Exedra Quest release and a limited Akemi Homura Kioku.
Mega Hobby EXPO 2026 ran September 26 at AKIBA SQUARE in Akihabara UDX, hosted by MegaHouse with 13 companies taking part under the theme F-DASH. MegaHouse showed ten items, including a Chō Kaguya-hime! Lookup Tsukimi Yachiyo for late May 2027, a Nami Portrait.Of.Pirates for 2027, and a 08th MS Team B-Style Aina Sahalin. Krenel showed Uma Musume and Madoka Magica pieces. Many are release date TBD.
The Star Detective Precure! movie opened at #3 in Japan, selling 358,000 tickets and earning 446 million yen in its first three days, then 606,000 tickets and 746 million yen through September 23. Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu stayed at #1 in its ninth weekend, and Cosmic Princess Kaguya! returned at #6.
Furyu is producing Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising as TENITOL TALL figures, both in school uniforms and both scheduled for May 2027. Each stands about 29 cm and 30 cm respectively and costs 10,450 yen with tax. A two-figure special set with interchangeable expression parts is exclusive to FURYU HOBBY MALL at 20,900 yen.
ANNA SUI and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie [New Edition] Rebellion launched a collaboration lineup on Marui Web Channel at noon on September 19, 2026. The set includes wallets, a two-way bag, straps, butterfly motif necklaces, Soul Gem and Dark Orb necklaces at 44,000 yen each, pouches, handkerchiefs, socks, and two foldable umbrellas. Samples go on display at the Madoka Magica pop-up shop at Yurakucho Marui, Hakata Marui, and Namba Marui.
The second Puella Magi Madoka Magica x CONVERSE TOKYO collaboration goes on sale September 18, 2026, at CONVERSE TOKYO stores (excluding the Gotemba Outlet) and the official online store. The lineup draws on the 2013 film [New Edition] Rebellion: three WITCH TEE designs at 11,000 yen each for the Sweets Witch, Mermaid Witch, and Stage-Construction Witch (Walpurgisnacht), plus a Bebe CANDY POUCH CHARM at 9,350 yen. Buyers of eligible items get one of six random Samehoshi art cards.
The cosplay event Ultra acosta!2026 ran from September 4 to 6, 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, drawing 24,000 participants over three days. An Inside roundup highlights eight cosplayers, among them Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Cure Arcana Shadow from Detective Pretty Cure!, plus Honkai: Star Rail, Fate/Grand Order, Wuthering Waves, and Chainsaw Man.
A collaboration between apparel brand ANGEL BLUE and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising has launched. Newly drawn illustrations put Madoka Kaname, Homura Akemi, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka Miki, and Kyoko Sakura in Heisei-style outfits alongside ANGEL BLUE's original character Nakamura-kun. Goods include trading acrylic cards and aurora can badges at 10 types each, plus chibi character stands, keychains, badges, stickers, desk mats, tapestries, posters, and acrylic stands.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising has passed 1 million admissions and 1.8 billion yen in box office revenue by its 17th day, September 13. The film opened August 28 with Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen Urobuchi, and Ume Aoki on key staff. Spoilers were allowed from September 12, and Dolby Cinema screenings begin September 18.
The staff of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising announced on Saturday that Maaya Sakamoto voices Walu, an unnamed upperclassman who has Homura Akemi's face and no known identity. The reveal came with a new trailer and a third key visual drawn by original character designer Ume Aoki on Aniplex's Aniplex One Focus 2026 stream, showing Madoka, Homura, and Walu together. Walu was once guided by the Law of Cycles and returned to the present world through Namazuka Sokone. Yukihiro Miyamoto directs the film, with Akiyuki Simbo as chief director and Gen Urobuchi on script. The film opened in Japan on August 28 with IMAX screenings the same day, ranked first in its opening weekend, and sold 535,000 tickets for 939,647,100 yen (about US$5.95 million) in three days.
Claynel's BUZZmod. action figure line is producing a Madoka Kaname figure based on Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising. The figure is designed for articulation, stability, and posing range, and ships with six interchangeable facial expression parts. The new magical girl outfit is reproduced in detail, and a fabric replacement part for the back ribbon removes a posing obstruction. It is listed at Rakuten Books for 11,999 yen including tax.
NYLON JAPAN unveiled on September 7 the cover visual for the special edition of its November issue, featuring Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi in newly drawn illustrations tied to the film 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten,' which has been in theaters since August 28. The special edition is scheduled for release on September 28 and is available for pre-order on Amazon and other retailers. The cover art, created under the fashion theme 'fairytale x street,' depicts the two characters leaning together like models, described as an edgy and cute world view with a sentimental yet dark atmosphere. The issue includes a long interview with Kazuki Kawada, who handles visual concept design, where he answers exclusive fashion-related questions. It also features a fashion shoot with Eiko Kano, known from the series' audio commentary projects, presenting a visual themed around 'God and demon Kano' in a dark and aesthetic style. Kano discusses his love for the Madoka Magica series and his 'aesthetics of love.' The special edition includes a two-page spread on thick paper, and merchandise using the new illustration is planned, with details to be announced later.
Taito's plush brand Doqute revealed giant plush dolls of Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising on August 28. The plushes are available for pre-order until October 13 through Taito Goods for 66,000 yen each and will ship next March.
The BUZZmod. action figure series is adding Madoka Kaname from the movie Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising. The 1/12 scale figure includes six interchangeable expression parts and a fabric ribbon replacement that keeps the back ribbon from blocking articulation. Reservations are open at Aniplex Online and other shops, priced at 12,000 yen, with release scheduled for March 2027.
Collaboration menu items launch August 28, 2026 at T-Joy affiliated theaters and others nationwide. The Walpurgisnacht: Rising Popcorn Box features Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi in a stained-glass style and lights up. A Kyubey Clear Bottle with the character's face on the lid sells at T-Joy theaters only, alongside a Madoka drink.
FREEing is accepting reservations for a re-release of the Akemi Homura Bunny Ver. 1/4 scale figure from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Originally released in December 2021, the figure features Homura in an original-design one-piece dress with bunny ears. The Madoka Kaname Bunny Ver. is also open for reservations.
The special edition of the weekly magazine anan, issue 2510, will feature Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from the anime film Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising on its cover when it hits shelves on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The cover uses a newly drawn illustration by Kazuki Kawada, the film's main animator, and is credited to the animation studio Shaft. The artwork carries over the cloud imagery from the film's key visual, depicting Madoka in her magical girl form and Homura as a devil smiling gently at each other, with sunlight pouring through gaps in the clouds. The issue includes eight pages of film-related content, headlined by a dialogue between Aoi Yuki, the voice of Madoka Kaname, and Chiwa Saito, the voice of Homura Akemi. It also features solo interviews with new cast members Shion Wakayama and Tomoyo Kurosawa, a dialogue between chief director Akiyuki Shinbo and character designer Ume Aoki, and interviews with scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi and Inu Curry's Doru Nushi, who also drew a new illustration for the issue. The magazine is priced at 880 yen and includes term explanations and character introductions.
CONVERSE TOKYO and Puella Magi Madoka Magica release their collaboration items on August 21, 2026. The lineup includes T-shirts, acrylic stands, glass necklaces, and original art. Artist Samehoshi drew new artwork of the six magical girls for the project. Sales run at CONVERSE TOKYO stores and the official online store.
The Madoka Magica and Monogatari Series franchises have revealed a 12-episode crossover short project, Mahou Doujo Yotsugi Peace. Monogatari creator NisiOisin wrote the shorts, which stream in batches from August 20 to 23. The project celebrates the Madoka Magica film Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising, which opens August 28. The first three episodes are already streaming on the Aniplex YouTube channel.
The Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise staff released a statement asking fans to refrain from posting spoilers for the upcoming film Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising on social media, streaming services, and other venues until September 12. The film opens August 28 in Japan with IMAX and regular screenings.
FREEing is re-releasing its 1/4 scale Madoka Kaname Bunny Ear Ver. figure from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp at 33,000 yen, with a scheduled release date of December 31, 2026. The figure stands approximately 410mm tall and includes an exclusive base.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will collaborate with ROUND1 starting August 28, 2026, the film's release date. The campaign runs through November 29 across ROUND1 locations, offering themed menu items, collaboration rooms, bowling score displays, original goods, capsule toys, and social media giveaways.
The official Madoka Magica X account asked fans on August 13 to avoid posting spoilers for the August 28 film Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie - Walpurgis no Kaiten until September 12 at 0:00. The request covers social media and video sharing services, with exceptions for spoiler-hiding features.
A Puella Magi Madoka Magica x ANGEL BLUE pop-up shop runs August 26 to September 6, 2026, at three Tower Records locations and online. The event debuts newly drawn full-body and chibi illustrations of Madoka, Homura, Mami, Sayaka, and Kyoko wearing ANGEL BLUE clothing. Fifteen items go on advance sale, including trading can badges, bromides, acrylic cards, stands, and tapestries.
d Anime Store's 14th anniversary campaign, themed "14 years old. That conflict becomes heat," puts 14-year-old anime characters on outdoor ads across six areas in four cities. The lineup includes Madoka Kaname, Tsunayoshi Sawada, and others, plus a new special movie connecting iconic scenes from the featured works.
Eiko Kano's commentary version of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion began streaming exclusively on TVer on August 10 at 7 PM. The four-episode release commemorates the August 28 premiere of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising. Kano's earlier commentary on the TV edition drew roughly 3.62 million total views.
The official website for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising announced on Friday that the film will receive IMAX screenings in Japan on August 28, the same day it opens in theaters. A new visual for the screenings was unveiled. The film is directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and features returning cast and staff.
Amazon Prime Video announced its August 2026 streaming lineup on July 31. New additions include the film Ready Player One, four Odoru Daisousasen theatrical films, the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series and movies, and both Naruto anime series. The full list spans Japanese and international films, dramas, anime, and variety content.
The upcoming film 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising' will be released in IMAX theaters, marking the first IMAX release in the series' history. The announcement came on August 7, 2026, alongside a new IMAX poster visual featuring the witch Walpurgis Night, a key element of the story. The film opens in Japan on August 28, 2026. The story follows Akemi Homura, who became a demon after the events of 'Rebellion' and remade the world, with magical girls facing a new fate in a world without the Law of Cycles. The IMAX release was confirmed by Cinema Today, which noted that screening theaters will be listed on the official website. This release expands the theatrical experience for the franchise, which began as a TV series in 2011 and has since seen multiple theatrical films, including 'Rebellion Story' in 2013, which grossed over 2 billion yen at the box office. The new film is described as the long-awaited true sequel to the series.
The main trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten has been released, showing new story details and confirming the theme song "Kanata" by FictionJunction, the solo project of composer Yuki Kajiura. The film opens August 28, 2026.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing magnet-equipped deformed figures of Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica under the Huggy Good Smile line. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi for 1,620 yen each, with a December 2026 release date.
Bandai is re-releasing the gashapon "Puella Magi Madoka Magica Marker Accessories" in the second week of June. The lineup includes Soul Gems for Madoka, Homura, Sayaka, Mami, and Kyoko, plus rare Corrupted versions, for a total of 10 types. Each play costs 300 yen.
Bandai Spirits announced plastic model kits of Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from the upcoming film Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten. The kits are part of the 30 Minutes Preference line, priced at 4,950 yen each, and release in November. Madoka's kit includes a Kyubey figure.