Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising New Releas...

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: There’s a new Japanese release date for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Rising, and the film will apparently appear in theaters in Japan on August 28, 2026.

There’s no worldwide release window yet. The news arrived via the official site, and there’s no new trailer to accompany it. (shocking, we know)

But, Good Smile company did share an update on the Homura Akemi, Kyoko Sakura, and Sayaka Miki Nendoroids based on their appearances in this release, rather than their original anime looks.

The Details

Anime News Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising New Release Date Set By Jenni Lada Image via Aniplex and Shaft There’s a new Japanese release date for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising , and the film will apparently appear in theaters in Japan on . The news arrived via the official site , and there’s no new trailer to accompany it.

But, Good Smile company did an update on the Homura Akemi, Kyoko Sakura, and Sayaka Miki Nendoroids based on their appearances in this release, rather than their original anime looks . Recommended Videos This is the fourth release date and launch window for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising.

Why This Matters

It was first supposed to appear in Winter 2024 . The second window was Winter 2025 . After that, it was expected to show up in February 2026 .

This is the kind of news that gets gamers talking across social media.

Key Takeaways

• As for the three Nendoroids based on Homura, Kyoko, and Sayaka, here are the first looks at them.
• Both Homura and Kyoko look pretty similar to the way they did in past anime adaptations.
• But, Sayaka’s face plate shows her covered in bandages with only her right eye showing and it ending in a bow near her right ear.

The Bottom Line

Join Siliconera+ Here are the concept art photos of the figures: Images via Good Smile company Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising will appear in theaters in Japan on , and Nendoroids of Homura Akemi, Kyoko Sakura, and Sayaka Miki based on it are in development. The original anime is streaming on Crunchyroll , and Yen Press handles the manga adaptations.

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