The theatrical anime Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten has officially crossed the 1 million viewer mark, with box office revenue surpassing 1.8 billion yen. According to the latest figures, the film drew 1,093,178 viewers and earned 1,838,113,160 yen during its first 17 days of release, from August 28 to September 13, 2026.
Milestone Run Continues
The film opened at number one in the weekend box office rankings on its first weekend, reaching 1 billion yen in just four days and surpassing 900,000 viewers / 1.5 billion yen by the tenth day. The continued momentum has brought the cumulative totals to new heights.
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This is the first completely new film in the series in approximately 13 years since Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: [Shinpen] Hangyaku no Monogatari (Rebellion). It reunites key staff members including chief director Shinbou Akiyuki, screenwriter Urobuchi Gen (Nitroplus), and original character designer Aoki Ume. The story picks up after the shocking conclusion of Rebellion, as Akemi Homura, who became a devil out of love for Madoka, faces a newly created world and the magical girls who return.
Spoiler Free Period Ends
From September 12, spoilers were officially allowed on social media. The film’s new character, “Name no Nai Jōkyūsei / Was” (an unnamed upperclassman / Was), was revealed, and the third-week visitor gift featuring the new character began distribution. The “Public PV” shown at the Aniplex One Focus (AOF) event surpassed 1 million YouTube views in under 24 hours. Fans are now sharing their reactions and theories about the new characters and story.
Public PV
Public PV
Starting September 18, the film will be screened in Dolby Cinema, offering enhanced visuals and sound that promise an even more vivid and immersive experience of the Walpurgis no Kaiten world. Whether you’ve already seen the film or are planning to experience it fresh, the new format provides another reason to return to theaters.
Basic Information
Release: August 28, 2026 (now showing)
| Original | Magica Quartet |
|---|---|
| Chief Director | Shinbou Akiyuki |
| Screenplay | Urobuchi Gen (Nitroplus) |
| Original Character Design | Aoki Ume |
| Director | Miyamoto Yukihiro |
| Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Taniguchi Junichirou |
| Chief Animation Director | Yamamura Youki |
| Alternative Space Design | Gekidan Inukare (Doroboku) |
| Storyboard / Visual Concept Design | Furukawa Tomohiro |
| Visual Concept Design | Kawada Kazuki |
| Color Design | Hibino Hitoshi |
| Art | Naitou Takeshi / Kusamori Shuuichi |
| Art Setting | Oohara Morihito |
| Cinematography | Aizu Takayuki |
| Editing | Matsubara Rie |
| Music | Kajiura Yuki |
| Sound Director | Tsuruoka Youta |
| Animation Production | Shaft |
| Distribution | ANIMEC |
| Theme Song | “Kanata” by FictionJunction |
Cast
| Kaname Madoka | Yuuki Aoi |
|---|---|
| Akemi Homura | Saitou Chiwa |
| Miki Sayaka | Kitamura Eri |
| Sakura Kyouko | Nonaka Ai |
| Tomoe Mami | Mizuhashi Kaori |
| Momoe Nagisa | Asumi Kana |
| Riria | Wakayama Shion |
| Selma Terese | Kurosawa Tomoyo |
| Kyubey | Katou Emiri |
(C) Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Project
