It’s been over a decade sincePuella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie - Rebellionwas released. Fortunately, the next installment of this anime feature will arrive very soon as the second trailer forPuella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie - Walpurgisnacht Risinghas arrived, teasing what’s to come for these magical girls. In the latest trailer, new magical girls are seen, along with the original cast. So far, not much of a plot is seen in the trailer, but brand-new dialogue lines by Homura Akemi (Chiwa Saitō) tell that Madoka’s kindness is the kind that would get her hurt.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie - Walpurgisnacht Risingwas first announced in 2021 during the franchise’s 10th-anniversary event. Originally, it was scheduled to come out in 2024, butAnime News Networkreported that it was pushed, changing its opening to the early winter of 2025. The film will feature the return of the original Japanese voice cast from the anime series, such asAoi Yūkias Madoka Kaname,Kaori Mizuhashias Mami Tomoe,Eri Kitamuraas Sayaka Miki,Ai Nonakaas Kyoko Sakura,Kana Asumias Nagisa Momoe, andEmiri Katōas Kyubey.Walpurgisnacht Risingwill be directed byAkiyuki Shinbou, known for their works in the originalPuella Magi Madoka Magicaanime andKizumonogatari.
What Is ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’?
First released in 2011,Puella Magi Madoka Magicais an anime series that follows a group of magical girls who fight witches at night. Madoka and her friend, Sayaka, cross paths with Kyubey, who offers them the opportunity to become magical girls in exchange for a wish. However, Homura does everything she can to prevent that from happening.
The anime has found success since its release, generating a score of 8.37 over 10 on MyAnimeList, and leading to a spin-off series, titledMagia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.In addition, the original anime was transformed into a two-part compilation film in 2012, titledPuella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie - BeginningsandEternals, which retold the original story but added new dialogue and anime footage.Rebellionis the franchise’s third installment and the first feature-length movie released in 2013, containing an original story that continued where the anime left off. The feature received a high audience score of 89% onRotten Tomatoesand generated over $19 million at the global box office.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie - Walpurgisnacht Risingis scheduled to come out in 2025. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
