Fandom Events was the only way I was able to watch anime in theaters before. Over time, anime fans have been able to find their favorite anime film in theaters, thanks in large part ot Crunchyroll’s increased distribution. During San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), the streamer announced the launch of “Crunchyroll Anime Nights,” a new monthly theatrical program designed to bring the anime experience to the big screen across the United States.
“Crunchyroll Anime Nights” will start in October 2025, giving anime fans a dedicated destination every third Monday of the month to watch their favorite anime in theaters.
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What is Crunchyroll Anime Nights?
Crunchyroll Anime Nights aims to provide an unforgettable theatrical experience, celebrating the deep connection between anime, its creators, and its fans. The program will spotlight various aspects of anime, including fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversary celebrations, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s anime libraries.
“Anime Nights offers more than a screening – it’s a shared experience that honors the art form, invites fans into the world of creators, and brings anime to life in a theatrical setting,” said Mitchel Berger, Executive Vice President of Commerce.
“Crunchyroll is committed to the theatrical experience, and there’s something powerful about watching beloved anime surrounded by friends and fellow fans in a theater. It’s a unique opportunity to connect to the anime community every month to honor stories they love.”
What Theaters Will Have Crunchyroll Anime Nights?
And while Fandom Events folks know how hard it can be to head to the one theater that holds them in your city, Crunchyroll isn’t locking its program into just one theater chain. The program will launch in over 225 theaters across participating chains throughout the U.S., including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark Theatres, Harkins Theatres, and Landmark Cinemas.
Upcoming Anime Nights Schedule
OCTOBER 20: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved
In this screening, the peaceful lives of Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru are disrupted by the arrival of Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces. He forces Kanna to return to the Dragon World to rectify a past mistake, escalating a brewing war between Chaos and Harmony.
Kanna finds herself torn between her loyalty to her friends and her father’s demands. Miss Kobayashi intervenes, refusing to let Kanna go and attempting to mend Kanna and Kamui’s broken bond. As dragons clash, Iruru uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war, raising the question of whether they can stop the conflict before it consumes both worlds.
NOVEMBER 17: OVERLORD – A Celebration of the Anime’s 10th Anniversary
Fans can dive into the dark fantasy adventure series OVERLORD, celebrating its 10th anniversary, as the first seven episodes of season one hit theaters. The story follows Momonga, a regular salaryman who leads a guild in an MMORPG video game called Yggdrasil.
When the servers are about to shut down after twelve years of operation, Momonga logs in for the last time. However, after the clock strikes midnight, he finds himself inexplicably transported into the game world, unable to log out, and embodying his skeletal Sorcerer King avatar, Ains Ooal Gown.
DECEMBER 15: Crunchyroll Anime Nights: Secret Sneak Peek!
This event offers an exclusive first look at some of the hottest upcoming anime series before they become available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
