Puella Magi Madoka Magica fans have been waiting a long time to see the sequel to the 2013 film, and it's finally confirmed: Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will be released in Japan this August.

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The film has been hit by several delays over the course of its production, including a scheduled release in February 2026 that was pushed back. It was first slated for a release in 2024, but it's taken a long time to settle on an actual release date.

The production team has apologized to fans for the delays, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release. The film has a new release date, and it's set to be an official sequel to the 2013 film.

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The original TV anime did so well that it even continued with a trilogy of feature film efforts. Now it's finally coming back for more,with a new story in the timeline in 13 long years.

The original franchise creators Magica Quartet are involved with the story for new film, and it will be directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto for studio SHAFT. Gen Urobuchi provided the script, Ume Aoki handled the character designs, and Yuki Kajiura composed the music.

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The original voice cast is all set to return too with Aoi Yuki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi, Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe, Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura, Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe, and Emiri Kato as Kyubey all currently confirmed.

Voices for the new characters have yet to be revealed as of this time, nor have any international release plans been announced.

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The film has been delayed multiple times, but it's finally confirmed a new release date. The production team has apologized to fans for the delays, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release.

The film has a new release date, and it's set to be an official sequel to the 2013 film. The original franchise creators Magica Quartet are involved with the story for new film, and it will be directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto for studio SHAFT.