Fans of My Hero Academia, the beloved superhero anime, are in for a treat as Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, has officially announced the international theatrical release dates for My Hero Academia: You’re Next! This action-packed film, which has already taken Japan by storm, is ready to hit theaters across the globe. So, if you’ve been keen to see Deku in action again, it's almost time.
Starting in October, My Hero Academia: You’re Next will begin rolling out in cinemas across various countries. The full list is here; let’s say the excitement is real!
Global Theatrical Dates for Release:
- October 9: France, French-speaking Africa, and French-speaking Switzerland
- October 10: Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland, Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
- October 11: Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Kenya, Latvia, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
- October 16: Belgium, Luxembourg
- October 17: Israel
- October 18: Romania, United Kingdom, and Ireland
- October 25: Poland
- October 29: Austria, Germany
Whether you’re in France or Finland, you won’t have to wait long to see your favorite heroes—Deku, Bakugo, and the rest of Class 1-A—take on their next major challenge.
You can catch the movie either in Japanese with English subtitles or with English dubs if you prefer to focus on the action without reading subtitles.
A Box Office Smash in Japan
For those of you wondering just how popular this movie is—My Hero Academia: You’re Next made an explosive debut in Japan on August 2, 2024, and by August 18, it had already attracted 1.65 million viewers and grossed over 2.38 billion yen. It’s showing in 488 theaters across Japan, including IMAX, 4DX, MX4D, and even Dolby Cinema theaters.
The Dream Team Behind the Movie
What’s a great hero movie without an all-star production team? Here’s a look at the minds behind this thrilling new adventure:
- Original work & character design: Kohei Horikoshi
- Director: Tensai Okamua
- Music: Yuki Hayashi
- Animation: BONES
- Distribution: Toho Co., Ltd.
This team has come together once again to bring us another heart-racing, emotionally charged journey into the world of heroes and villains.
What’s the Movie About?
In My Hero Academia: You’re Next, society is still in chaos as heroes battle to maintain peace against a growing tide of villains. But things take a dark turn when Deku, our ever-hopeful protagonist, faces off against a new villain who’s been doing a really good impression of All Might. It’s going to take everything Deku and the rest of Class 1-A have to stop Dark Might, a villain claiming to be the new "Symbol of Peace."
The official website describes the movie as follows:
In a society where heroes and villains continuously battle in the name of peace and chaos, Deku, a U.A. High School student who aspires to be the best hero he can be, confronts the villain who imitates the hero he’s long admired. Can Deku and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A protect the world by putting an end to Dark Might, the man claiming to be the new Symbol of Peace?
It’s a story packed with intense action, heartwarming moments, and all the feels that My Hero Academia fans have come to love.
If you’ve somehow missed the My Hero Academia phenomenon, it all started way back in July 2014 when the manga hit the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Since then, it’s become one of the biggest names in anime, with a TV show that kicked off in April 2016 and has delivered multiple seasons and movies. And for those keeping track, the seventh season is currently airing—so there’s plenty of My Hero Academia goodness to enjoy.
