Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie set for 2025 release

The upcoming movie "Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Walpurgisnacht: Rising" has released new promotional images, exciting fans after months of limited updates. Aniplex, the studio behind the project, has been sharing teasers for years. The film is set to open in 2025 and aims to provide closure following the events of the previous film, "Rebellion." At AnimeJapan 2025, new visuals featuring the main characters, Madoka and Homura, were unveiled. The images highlight their contrasting personalities. While Madoka is depicted in a bright, heavenly setting, Homura is shown surrounded by flames. However, both characters are connected by a red string, symbolizing their complicated relationship. "Walpurgisnacht: Rising" is a sequel to "Rebellion," which left fans on a cliffhanger. In the first movie, Madoka ascended to a godlike status, but her friend Homura reacted unexpectedly. The story takes an interesting turn as Homura embraces a darker role, leading to a new reality where Madoka can live a normal life. Development for the film has been underway since 2013, following the release of "Rebellion." Initially planned for 2024, delays have pushed the release to 2025. If it meets its schedule, this film will premiere 12 years after "Rebellion" and 14 years after the original anime series concluded. Fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this beloved franchise.