Madoka Magica’s long-awaited 4th film finally has a release date
The fourth film in the long-running Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime franchise has finally received an official release date. Aniplex announced that Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising will premiere in Japan on August 28, 2026, alongside the debut of a full-length trailer for the film.
The announcement marks the end of a prolonged wait for fans of the subversive magical girl series. The original anime debuted as a 12-episode series in 2011 from studio Shaft, following a group of schoolgirls, including protagonist Madoka Kaname, who enter into contracts to become magical girls and battle supernatural enemies known as witches. The series gained recognition for its unconventional approach to the magical girl genre, subverting traditional tropes with a darker and more complex narrative.
The film’s extended development period has built considerable anticipation within the fanbase. With production now reportedly complete, the release of a full-length trailer signals the beginning of the final marketing push toward the August premiere. The fourth movie represents a significant milestone for the franchise, which has maintained a dedicated global following despite the years between releases.
For longtime followers of Madoka Magica, the release represents an opportunity for continued storytelling in a universe that has proven influential in anime. The film’s arrival comes as fans await what new narrative developments the feature might bring to the established Madoka Magica mythology.