Hello everyone! I’m Saori from Otaku Republic!

Well, the other day I introduced which series will be airing in the Winter 2026 anime season...... but what about the anime movies scheduled for release in 2026 that have been announced so far? Can you name three or more of them off the top of your head?

[2026 Anime Movies] These are the titles announced and
gaining attention right now!
Can they follow the big hits of 2025?
Here are some must-watch picks!

So! Based on my own personal picks and biases, I’ve selected some upcoming 2026 anime movies that I’m excited about! For example, these are the ones on my radar!

January 2026

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

February 2026

The Dangers in My Heart

Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara in Flames

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Rising

April 2026

Detective Conan：Fallen Angel of the Highway

Super Mario Galaxy Movie

December 2026

The Apothecary Diaries: Brand New Theatrical Film (Separate from Season 3)

Scheduled for Summer 2026

Chiikawa Movie: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu

Personally, I think the Chiikawa movie is going to be the biggest hit! Its popularity is growing not just in Japan but worldwide. When this movie was announced, even though the Chainsaw Man movie was currently in theaters, the comments were flooded with people saying it might even surpass the success of Chainsaw Man or Kimetsu! I actually feel the same way. I can already sense it will be such a massive hit that it rewrites parts of cinema history.

And I’m also very curious about The Apothecary Diaries movie! According to official comments:

So, it seems it won’t be an episode already depicted in the manga or original light novels, but a brand-new story created specifically for the movie—that sounds like another big hit! Since it’s a new mystery story, I bet a lot of people will want to see it early to avoid spoilers! Which of the anime movies I picked out today are you most excited about? Let’s make sure to prepare for the releases by catching up on the manga and other original works now!