Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are bringing Witch on the Holy Night to North American theaters.
The all-new anime fantasy feature film will arrive exclusively in theaters in the United States and Canada starting January 29, 2027, with screenings available in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dubbed version.
Animated by ufotable, the acclaimed animation studio behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I, Witch on the Holy Night marks the latest theatrical collaboration tied to TYPE-MOON, the company behind the award-winning Fate franchise.
A New TYPE-MOON and ufotable Theatrical Event
Witch on the Holy Night is adapted from the 2012 visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by TYPE-MOON.
For anime fans, that creative pairing is a major part of the excitement. TYPE-MOON’s work has helped shape some of the most beloved and visually striking anime adaptations of the last two decades, including the Fate series and the Garden of sinners. ufotable has been a key part of that legacy, animating fan-favorite projects such as Fate/Zero, Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], and the Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] theatrical trilogy.
Now, the two companies are teaming up again for a new theatrical fantasy story centered on magic, mystery, and a young girl’s path toward becoming something far greater than ordinary.
Synopsis:
Aoko Aozaki, an ordinary high school girl, is actually a Magician who lives in the modern world…though she is still only an apprentice. As she spends her days living alongside her housemate, Alice Kuonji, striving to become a full-fledged Magician…
The girl meets a boy.
This is the beginning of one young girl’s story — the tale of a Witch.
Coming to Theaters in Multiple Countries
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute Witch on the Holy Night in North America, with the film opening in the United States and Canada on January 29, 2027.
Additional international theatrical dates have also been announced, giving the film a wide rollout across multiple territories.
The international schedule includes:
- January 21: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- January 26: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, German-speaking region
- January 27: France, Belgium, Switzerland, French-speaking region
- January 28: Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Central America, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Italian-speaking region, Australia, New Zealand
- January 29: United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland, Finland, Poland, Sweden, India
- February 5: Spain, Kazakhstan
That rollout positions Witch on the Holy Night as another major theatrical anime event for Crunchyroll, continuing the company’s push to bring high-profile anime films to global audiences on the big screen.
Why This Release Matters for Anime Fans
The appeal of Witch on the Holy Night starts with its pedigree.
Kinoko Nasu and TYPE-MOON have built a massive following through dense worldbuilding, emotionally driven fantasy storytelling, and interconnected mythologies that reward longtime fans. The Fate franchise alone has expanded from visual novels into anime, manga, games, and feature films, becoming one of the most recognizable names in modern anime fandom.
ufotable’s involvement raises the expectations even higher. The studio has developed a reputation for cinematic visuals, fluid action, rich atmosphere, and a polished sense of spectacle that has helped make projects like Demon Slayer and multiple TYPE-MOON adaptations stand out.
With Witch on the Holy Night, Crunchyroll is not just releasing another anime film. It is bringing a title with deep roots in visual novel culture, fantasy storytelling, and fan anticipation to theaters for a full cinematic experience.
Crunchyroll Continues Its Anime Theatrical Push
Crunchyroll’s theatrical footprint has grown significantly in recent years, with the company distributing and marketing anime films both domestically and internationally.
The company’s film slate has included several of the top-performing anime films in U.S. box office history, including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, Suzume, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, and One Piece Film: Red.
That track record gives Witch on the Holy Night a strong platform as anime theatrical releases continue becoming bigger events for fans outside Japan.
A New Era for TYPE-MOON and ufotable
Crunchyroll’s announcement frames Witch on the Holy Night as part of a new era for TYPE-MOON and ufotable.
After defining stretches of anime fandom through the Garden of sinners, Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], and the Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] films, the two creative forces are now turning toward a new theatrical animation project with a fresh magical story.
For fans who have followed TYPE-MOON’s worlds for years, this is a major big-screen arrival. For newer anime audiences who discovered ufotable through Demon Slayer, it is another chance to see the studio’s visual style applied to a different kind of fantasy universe.
Witch on the Holy Night opens in theaters in the United States and Canada starting January 29, 2027.
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