The upcoming anime movies 2027 calendar year is already filling up, and January alone has a Gundam sequel, a Madoka comeback, and a Type-Moon adaptation. All dates below are Japanese theatrical releases.
Most of all, anime fans are waiting for 2027 to start, as most of the season anime are going into making a movie, which has been a trend in the last few years as directors make movies instead of series of 12 episodes after seeing the revenue generation of Demon Slayer and other top movies generated by releasing on the big screen. The world of anime has grown way bigger than it was before.
Upcoming Anime Movies 2027: One Piece Film: God Valley, Date A Live F Last Date And Many More
We have noted down a list of movies with confirmed release dates, many of which will be released in January.
| Movie | Japan Release |
|---|---|
| Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero | January 15, 2027 |
| Pole Princess: Croix du Nord | January 29, 2027 |
| Witch on the Holy Night | January 29, 2027 |
| Love Live! Nijigasaki Final Chapter (Part 3) | February 5, 2027 |
| Ghost (ghost/Yoru no Hate) | February 11, 2027 |
| Gekijoban Medalist | February 19, 2027 |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend | February 21, 2027 |
| Doraemon: Nobita’s Steam-Powered Time Machine | March 5, 2027 |
| Patlabor EZY: File 3 | March 5, 2027 |
| Date A Live F Last Date | March 26, 2027 |
| Girls Band Cry: The Movie | May 21, 2027 |
| One Piece Film: God Valley | Summer 2027 |
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Upcoming Anime Movies 2027 Still Waiting on a Release Date
These films are tied to 2027, but studios haven’t announced exact dates yet.
| Movie | Status |
|---|---|
| Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 | Expected 2027, in production at Ufotable |
| The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Haikyu movie | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Spy × Family movie | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Pokemon: Wild Card | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Bocchi the Rock! movie | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Kaiju No. 8 movie | Confirmed for 2027, date TBA |
| Solo Leveling movie | Expected 2027, unconfirmed |
| The Apothecary Diaries movie | Expected 2027, unconfirmed |
What Is the Biggest Anime Movie of 2027?
One Piece Film: God Valley is the biggest confirmed title so far. Toei Animation is making it, Masashi Koizuka is directing, and it’s slated for summer 2027. One Piece films reliably dominate the Japanese box office, so it’s a safe pick for the year’s top earner. Gundam SEED Freedom Zero will be the loudest fan event of January.
Anime Movies Coming Out in Early 2027
The first quarter of the year is packed. January brings Gundam SEED Freedom Zero, Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising, and Witch on the Holy Night. February has Madhouse’s original film Ghost on the 11th, Medalist on the 19th and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend on the 21st. March opens with Doraemon, which has run a yearly spring film for decades, and closes with Date A Live F Last Date.
Anime Movies for Sports and Slice-of-Life Fans
Medalist follows the figure skating story into the movie format and covers the All Japan Novice Championships. Girls Band Cry: The Movie lands on May 21 for music fans. Pole Princess!! is a short 60-minute film, so it’s an easy watch.
Anime Films Still Waiting on a Date
The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes has been announced but not dated. Treat any 2027 date you see for it as unconfirmed. The same goes for any big-franchise movie that doesn’t show up on official studio or distributor pages.
When Is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 Coming Out?
There is no official date yet for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2, but reports point to summer 2027. Ufotable is working on the film. Part 1 premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, and this is the second movie in a planned trilogy.
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FAQs
What is the first anime movie releasing in 2027?
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero opens on January 15, 2027, followed by Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising on January 16.
Is there a new One Piece movie in 2027?
Yes. One Piece Film: God Valley is scheduled for summer 2027 from Toei Animation. An exact date hasn’t been announced yet.
Is there a new Doraemon movie in 2027?
Yes. Doraemon: Nobita’s Steam-Powered Time Machine opens March 5, 2027 in Japan.
Which anime movies are releasing in March 2027?
Doraemon: Nobita’s Steam-Powered Time Machine and Patlabor EZY: File 3 on March 5, and Date A Live F Last Date on March 26.
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