Madoka Magica Movie Gets Series-First IMAX Release
The IMAX release positions 'Walpurgisnacht: Rising' as a major theatrical event, potentially drawing in audiences who have not seen the series on the big screen before, and reflects the franchise's continued commercial strength.
Key Facts
- 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising' will be released in IMAX theaters, the first IMAX release in the series, announced on August 7, 2026.
- The film opens in Japan on August 28, 2026.
- The IMAX poster visual features the witch Walpurgis Night, described as a calamity in the series.
- The story follows Akemi Homura, who became a demon after 'Rebellion' and remade the world, with magical girls facing a new fate.
- The 2013 film 'Rebellion Story' grossed over 2 billion yen, a first for a late-night anime theatrical film.
Reporting from 2 sources: Cinema Today, ASCII.jp.
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 IMAX release of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising' was announced on August 7, 2026, with a new poster visual that centers on the witch Walpurgis Night, described as a calamity in the series. The film is set to open in Japan on August 28, 2026, and the IMAX screening theaters will be listed on the official website.
The film continues the story from 'Rebellion Story', where Homura became a demon and remade the world, stripping Madoka of her godlike status. In this new world, the Law of Cycles is lost, and the fate of magical girls begins to turn again. The franchise, which started as a TV series in 2011, has seen multiple theatrical releases, including 'Rebellion Story' in 2013, which grossed over 2 billion yen, a first for a late-night anime theatrical film at the time.
The IMAX release is a new format for the series, expanding the theatrical experience beyond standard screenings. The announcement was made by Cinema Today, which confirmed the release and the poster visual. The film is produced by the Madoka Project, with the copyright held by Magica Quartet and Aniplex.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Cinema Today 『魔法少女まどか☆マギカ』新作劇場版、シリーズ初のIMAX公開決定
- ASCII.jp 『ROUND1』と『劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ ＜ワルプルギスの廻天＞』のコラボキャンペーンが開催決定！