{"rewrite":{"id":"r_450a8b1367220eb041a2b714","clusterId":"c_cd3a0477934faa6153691edc","slug":"madoka-magica-walpurgisnacht-rising-film-gets-imax-screenings","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising Film Gets IMAX Screenings","summary":"The official website for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising announced on Friday that the film will receive IMAX screenings in Japan on August 28, the same day it opens in theaters. A new visual for the screenings was unveiled. The film is directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and features returning cast and staff.","whyItMatters":"The announcement confirms the long-delayed sequel will open in Japanese theaters on August 28 with IMAX screenings available on the same day.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe IMAX screenings will run in Japan starting August 28, matching the film\u0026#39;s theatrical opening date. A dedicated visual for the IMAX release was unveiled alongside the announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYukihiro Miyamoto directs the film, with returning cast members Aoi Yuki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi, and Emiri Kato as Kyubey. Shion Wakayama joins as the new magical girl Shichoka, and Tomoyo Kurosawa voices Selma Therese.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film has faced multiple delays, most recently in January, pushing its opening from February to August. It is the sequel to the 2013 film Rebellion.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising opens in Japan on August 28 with IMAX screenings on day one, which expands the theatrical window beyond standard formats.","twitterPost":"Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising gets IMAX screenings in Japan on August 28, its opening day.","threadsPost":"Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising secures IMAX screenings in Japan for August 28, the same day it opens nationwide. That gives the film a premium format presence from launch, not after a standard run.","newsletterBlurb":"Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will screen in IMAX in Japan on August 28, its opening day. The announcement came with a new visual. The film is the sequel to Rebellion and has faced several delays.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/madoka-magica-walpurgisnacht-rising-anime-film-gets-imax-screenings/.240376\",\"title\":\"Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4817,"outputTokens":556,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786122599,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T17:03:05.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-07T17:06:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-07T17:03:05.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_cd3a0477934faa6153691edc","canonicalTitle":"News\nMadoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings","representativeArticleId":"a_edbef79a75745738e38f103b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-07T15:40:13.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-07T15:40:13.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-07T17:06:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/madoka-magica-walpurgisnacht-rising-anime-film-gets-imax-screenings/.240376","title":"News\nMadoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}