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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-

2026Movie2 h 0 min

AnimationDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
Letterboxd3.8/5

A nerve-racking, deeply moving animated movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Story

The world will not exonerate her.

After the events of Rebellion, the world appears to be in balance—but that peace is fragile. As a new threat connected to Walpurgisnacht emerges, Homura Akemi is forced to face the consequences of her choices and question how far she is willing to go to protect Madoka.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Deconstructed Magical Girl
  • Surreal Visual Nightmare
  • Existential Dread
  • Trauma and Guilt
  • Baroque Aesthetic
  • Narrative Ambiguity
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Philosophical Tragedy
  • High-Stakes Fantasy

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
Written by
Gen Urobuchi
Music by
Yuki Kajiura

Everyone

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Facts

August 28, 2026 · 2 h 0 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Strong Language

Released
August 28, 2026
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$16 million

Tropes

Parasol of Prettiness, Heavenly Concentric Circles, Motifs +3

  • Parasol of Prettiness
  • Heavenly Concentric Circles
  • Motifs
  • Animal Motifs
  • Half-Empty Two-Shot
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- worth watching?"

Questions about Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Can I half-watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.