2019 Anime / Japanese Films Coming to U.S. Theaters

A lot of Japanese films are coming to theaters in 2019 in the U.S., so instead of having to hunt them down, we made a list for you! Here are the upcoming 2019 Anime movies / Japanese films coming to the United States! As new films are announced, we will be updating this list, so be sure to check back periodically! Feeling curious? Check out what’s coming out in Canada!

Looking for ones coming out in 2020? We’ve got your back! Here’s our 2020 Anime/Japanese Films List Coming to United States Theaters!

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Previous Films

  • Azoland

    BanG Dream! Roselia Live Vier

    January 26th, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    BanG Dream! Roselia Live Vier
  • Viz & CineLife Entertainment

    Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission

    January 30th, 2019 (Subbed) & February 2nd, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission
  • Aniplex

    I want to eat your pancreas

    February 7, 2019 (Subbed) & February 10th, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    I want to eat your pancreas
  • 20th Century Fox

    Alita: Battle Angel

    Opens February 14, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Alita: Battle Angel
  • Square Enix

    Final Fantasy XV Episode Ardyn Prologue

    February 16th, 2019 (Subbed) [ Katsucon - National Harbor, MD ]Find Theater Near You
    Final Fantasy XV Episode Ardyn Prologue
  • Kinokuniya

    Porco Rosso

    February 16th, 2019 (Subbed), February 17th, 2019 (Dubbed) [ Austin, Texas Only ]Find Theater Near You
    Porco Rosso
  • Azoland

    BanG Dream! Let’s Go! Poppin’Party!

    February 16th, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    BANG DREAM! 6TH CONCERT: LET'S GO POPPIN' PARTY!
  • Sunrise

    Mobile Gundam Suit NT

    February 19th, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM NT (NARRATIVE)
  • Grasshopper Film

    Asako I & II (Netemo sametemo)

    March 1, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Asako I & II
  • Aniplex

    Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] II. lost butterfly

    March 14, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] II. lost butterfly
  • Funimation

    Fruits Basket Episodes 1 & 2

    March 26th, 2019 (Dubbed) March 27th, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Fruits Basket 2019 episodes 1 & 2
  • Teruo Ishii

    Blind Woman’s Curse

    April 7th, 2019 (Subbed) [ Austin, Texas Only ]Find Theater Near You
    BLIND WOMAN’S CURSE
  • Sentai Filmworks

    Trinity Seven Movie 2: Heavens Library to Crimson Lord

    March 30th, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Trinity Seven Movie 2: Heavens Library to Crimson Lord
  • Eleven Arts

    Penguin Highway

    April 12th, 2019 - April 24, 2019 (Check local listings for dates) [ Available Subbed & Dubbed ]Find Theater Near You
    Penguin Highway
  • Toyoo Ashida

    Vampire Hunter D

    April 14th, 2019 (Subbed), April 16th, 2019 (Subbed) [ Austin, Texas Only ]Find Theater Near You
    Vampire Hunter D
  • GKIDS

    Okko’s Inn

    April 22nd, 2019 (Dubbed), April 23rd, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Okko's Inn
  • Funimation

    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

    May 5th, 2019 (Subbed), May 7-8th, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
  • Legendary

    Pokémon Detective Pikachu

    Opens May 10, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Pokémon Detective Pikachu
  • Crunchyroll Movie Night

    Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie –

    May 16th (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Saga of Tanya the Evil - the Movie -
  • Eleven Arts

    A Silent Voice

    A-Kon 2019 (Dallas, Texas) • Previous showings: January 28th & 31st, 2019, April 20th (Anime Boston)Find Theater Near You
    A Silent Voice Movie Poster
  • Funimation

    Cowboy Bebop The Movie

    June 28th, 2019 & June 29th, 2019 (Dubbed) [ Dallas, Texas Only ]Find Theater Near You
    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Poster
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

    Godzilla: King of the Monsters

    Opens May 31st, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  • EGYPTIAN THEATRE

    GODZILLATHON (6-Film Marathon)

    May 25th, 2019 ( Los Angeles Only )Find Theater Near You
    GODZILLATHON (6-Film Marathon)
  • Sentai Filmworks

    Made In Abyss: Journey’s Dawn

    May 20th - June 20th (check listing for dates) • Previously: March 15th, 20th, 25th Find Theater Near You
    Made in Abyss
  • Sentai Filmworks

    MADE IN ABYSS: Wandering Twilight

    May 27, 2019 (Anime Central) & May 27th - June 3rd (Check listing for dates)Find Theater Near You
    MADE IN ABYSS: Wandering Twilight
  • GKids

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

    May 20th, 2019 & May 21stFind Theater Near You
    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
  • Sentai Filmworks

    Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion

    July 23rd, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion
  • Studio Ghibli

    Kiki’s Delivery Service

    July 28th, 29th & 31stFind Theater Near You
    Kiki's Delivery Service
  • Funimation

    Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow

    August 5thFind Theater Near You
    Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow
  • Warner Bros.

    Danmachi The Movie

    July 23rd (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Danmachi The Movie
  • Funimation

    Kingdom

    August 16th, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Kingdom Poster
  • Kinokuniya

    My Neighbor Totoro

    August 25th, 26th, 28th • Previoiusly: February 8th, February 9th [ Austin, Texas only ]Find Theater Near You
    My Neighbor Totoro
  • Sony

    Paprika

    July 19th - July 20th, 2019 (Subbed) [ Dallas, Texas Only ]Find Theater Near You
    Paprika Movie Poster
  • Eleven Arts

    Sound! Euphonium: The Movie Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    July 11th, 2019 (subbed) and July 15th, 2019 (dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    Sound! Euphonium: The Movie Our Promise: A Brand New Day
  • GKids

    Whisper Of The Heart

    July 1st & 2ndFind Theater Near You
    Whisper Of The Heart
  • GKIDS

    Promare

    December 8th, 2019 (Subbed), December 10th, 2019 (Dubbed) & December 11th, 2019 (4DX Dubbed) • Previously: September - October 2019Find Theater Near You
    Promare Film Poster
  • Gkids

    The Secret World Of Arrietty

    September 29th & 30thFind Theater Near You
    The Secret World Of Arrietty
  • Funimation

    Tokyo Ghoul S

    September 16th, 18th & 20th Find Theater Near You
    Tokyo Ghoul S Film Poster
  • Sentai Filmworks

    Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE Kingdom

    Friday, November 15th (AnimeNYC) • Past: Sept 14th - Sept 24th, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE Kingdom
  • Funimation Films & Aniplex

    Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

    October 2nd (dubbed) & October 3rd, 2019 (subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl Film
  • Sentai Filmsworks

    Frame Arms Girl: Kyakkya Ufufu na Wonderland

    October 5th, 2019 (New York Comic Con)Find Theater Near You
    Frame Arms Girl: Kyakkya Ufufu na Wonderland
  • Crunchyroll

    KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson

    November 12th & 14th, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson
  • Eleven Arts

    BRAVE FATHER ONLINE – Our story of FINAL FANTASY XIV

    November 3rd, 2019 [ Japan Cuts Hollywood Only ]Find Theater Near You
    BRAVE FATHER ONLINE – Our story of FINAL FANTASY XIV
  • Japan Cuts Hollywood

    complex x COMPLEX, not alone, & VR Workplace

    November 3, 2019 ( Japan Cuts Hollywood Premiere )Find Theater Near You
    complex x COMPLEX
  • Funimation

    Human Lost

    October 22nd (Subbed) and October 23rd, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    Human Lost Poster
  • Eleven Arts

    Millennium Actress

    September 11th - November 17th (Dates vary per location) • Past: A-Kon 2019; August 13th & 19th, 2019Find Theater Near You
    Millennium Actress Movie Poster
  • Funimation

    One Piece: Stampede

    October 24th, 29th, & 31st (Subbed), October 26th & 30th, 2019 (Dubbed)Find Theater Near You
    One Piece: Stampede
  • GKids

    Spirited Away

    October 27th, 28th & 30th • Previously: February 23rd & 24th [ Austin, Texas Only]Find Theater Near You
    Spirited Away poster
  • Sunrise

    Gundam 40th Anniversary Celebration: Char’s Counterattack

    December 5th, 2019 (Subbed)Find Theater Near You
    Char's Counterattack
  • Studio Ghibli

    Princess Mononoke

    November 17th, 18th, & 20thFind Theater Near You
    Princess Mononoke
  • GKids

    The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya

    December 16th & 18thFind Theater Near You
    The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

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