Anime Movies in November 2026: Every Release Date
November 2026 is a strong month for anime in cinemas, especially in Japan, where a new film opens almost every Friday. Most of these will reach other countries later, so this list gives the Japanese release date first and the international date where one has been announced.
Anime movies releasing in November 2026
| Date | Film | Studio | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | Grotesqqque | CloverWorks | Japan |
| Nov 13 | Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart | Toei Animation | Japan |
| Nov 16 | Dive in Wonderland | n/a | Select US theaters (Crunchyroll Anime Nights) |
| Nov 20 | Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe Part 1 | Sunrise | Japan |
| Nov 20 | Witch on the Holy Night | ufotable | Japan (US and Canada: Jan 29, 2027) |
| Nov 27 | Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow | Enishiya | Japan |
The ones worth knowing about
Witch on the Holy Night
This is the film most fans outside Japan will be waiting for. It comes from ufotable, the studio behind Demon Slayer and the Fate/stay night films, and it adapts the visual novel by Type-Moon, the company behind Fate. It opens in Japan on November 20, and Crunchyroll will release it in the US and Canada on January 29, 2027. If you are a Fate fan, our Fate watch order is a good refresher before it arrives.
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe
A new chapter of a classic 1980s mecha series, directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell). Part 1 opens on November 20. It is a big name for older mecha fans, though newcomers may want to start with the original series.
Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart
A sequel to the 2014 sci-fi film Expelled from Paradise, directed by Seiji Mizushima at Toei. It opens on November 13.
Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow
Takopi’s Original Sin was one of the most talked-about short manga of recent years: cute art on the surface, heavy themes underneath. This film opens on November 27. Go in prepared; it is not a kids’ movie despite the look.
Grotesqqque
An omnibus film from CloverWorks, the studio behind Spy x Family and Bocchi the Rock!, opening November 6.
Coming in December
The next big date is December 11, when The Apothecary Diaries movie opens in Japan. We will cover it in its own post once more details are out.
Quick FAQ
When will these films come to my country? Only Witch on the Holy Night has an announced US and Canada date so far. The rest usually follow months later through distributors like Crunchyroll or GKIDS.
Will they be on streaming? Not straight away. Japanese theatrical films normally reach streaming several months after their cinema run.
Sources: official film announcements and distributor listings, checked November 5, 2026.
