The upcoming anime film Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will offer moviegoers an early preview ahead of its theatrical debut. Approximately the first five minutes of the highly anticipated sequel will be screened during the limited revival run of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion.
The special preview will play after screenings of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion during its two-week revival in Japanese theaters, which begins on August 14, 2026. The exclusive footage is part of the promotional campaign leading up to Walpurgisnacht: Rising.
Rebellion Revival Includes an Exclusive Preview
Instead of releasing the opening scenes online, the production team has chosen to debut them in theaters. Audiences attending the revival screening of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion will be able to watch approximately the first five minutes of Walpurgisnacht: Rising after the main feature.
The Rebellion revival begins on August 14, 2026, and will run for two weeks in Japanese theaters. Some locations will also offer Dolby Cinema screenings, giving viewers an enhanced theatrical experience. This is not the first time the franchise has used theater-exclusive content to promote a new release. In 2024, an alternate version of the movie’s second trailer was also shown exclusively during Rebellion screenings before becoming available online.
Original Staff Return for the Sequel
The upcoming film reunites many of the creators behind the original Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime. Akiyuki Shinbo returns as general director, while Gen Urobuchi once again handles the screenplay. Yukihiro Miyamoto directs the film, with original character designs by Ume Aoki. Studio Shaft is also back to produce the animation, maintaining the visual style that has defined the franchise since its debut.
The movie’s theme song, “Kanata,” is performed by FictionJunction, with music composed by Yuki Kajiura, whose soundtrack has become one of the series’ signature elements.
