The Made in Abyss anime franchise is returning to the big screen with Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, and HIDIVE has confirmed that it will distribute the upcoming film in North America in 2027. The announcement also revealed that the streaming service will host the movie’s North American premiere on December 5, 2026, during Anime Frontier in Fort Worth, Texas.
Directed by Masayuki Kojima and produced by Kinema Citrus, the new movie marks the franchise’s first film in six years. It follows the second television season, Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, and continues the story of Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa as they explore the dangerous depths of the Abyss.
The film originally premiered in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026, where it secured a place in the country’s opening-weekend box office top 10. HIDIVE has not announced an exact date for its wider North American release, with additional distribution details expected in 2027.
HIDIVE’s Made in Abyss Movie Release Marks a Decade-Long Connection
HIDIVE President John Ledford highlighted the distributor’s long association with the franchise, which began when the first Made in Abyss anime season joined the service’s inaugural simulcast lineup in July 2017.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing the highly anticipated new movie Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery to audiences in 2027,”
Ledford said. He described the announcement as a major milestone for HIDIVE, which has introduced the franchise to international audiences since its launch.
Ledford also encouraged newcomers to watch the original anime before the new film, calling it one of his personal favourites. The distributor has released an English-subtitled trailer, although the announcement does not provide an exact 2027 release date or a complete schedule for its distribution.
Riko and Her Companions Continue Their Descent Into the Abyss
Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery continues the story after Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa travel deeper into the Abyss, with the new adventure taking them through its dangerous sixth layer.
Riko remains determined to find her missing mother, Lyza, who holds the rank of White Whistle. Their journey brings familiar characters, enemies, and new faces together as another mystery begins to unfold.
Miyu Tomita returns as Riko, Mariya Ise as Reg, Shiori Izawa as Nanachi, and Misaki Kuno as Faputa. The new film also features Sumire Morohoshi as Tepaste and Takanori Hoshino as Cravagli.
Kinema Citrus Returns With the Original Anime’s Creative Team
Masayuki Kojima directs the movie, with Hideyuki Kurata handling the screenplay. Character designs are credited to Yuka Kuroda and Kazuchika Kise, while Kinema Citrus returns as the animation studio.
The film is based on Akihito Tsukushi’s dark fantasy manga, which began serialization in October 2012. The series has reached 15 volumes and surpassed 22 million copies in circulation worldwide.
The Japanese theatrical release also performed well enough to enter the country’s opening-weekend box office top 10. Furthermore, production of a second film in the new theatrical series has already been confirmed, although its release details remain unannounced.
