Fans of the widely popularMade in Abysswoke up to some pretty exciting news regarding the franchise after nearly a decade since the anime’s first season. While the adaptation of this beloved dark fantasy may still be on hiatus, the team behind the project is working hard to bring fans joy, as proven by the recently announced movie series.
Beginning in 2026, films based on the world and characters ofone of the most unnerving anime of all timewill be released for fans worldwide to enjoy. The first of these movies was announced on June 27, 2025, and fans of the franchise are already quite hopeful about this thrilling idea.
Made in Abyss Movie Series Will Begin in 2026
Fans Are Excited About What This Might Mean
Released back in July 2017,Made in Abyssisone of the most shocking anime ever to be released. Behind its adorable art and bright, colorful atmosphere hides a dark and unsettling story that can scare even the bravest of fans. The series quickly became a hit in the community, with a shocking 8.3 score on Rotten Tomatoes.
On Jul 24, 2025, this beloved horror series announced that it would be makinga comeback with the upcoming release of a two-movie series, which will begin releasing in 2026. The first part of this exhilarating new project, entitledMade in Abyss: Mazamure Shinpi, was announced alongside a stunning visual that depicts the main characters of the story.
The overall plot was not shared with fans, but many expect this new film series to continue the story of the anime, which entered a long hiatus after a disappointing second season causedinterest in the anime to fizzle out. Fans expect to learn more about the project once the movie’s official release is confirmed in the coming months.
The Movie Series Could Be Made in Abyss’ Last Hope
Most Fans Are Still Unsure About the Franchise’s Future
Although excitement aboutMade in Abyss' new project is undoubtedly rising among the fandom, there are many fans who are still unsure about it. Despite how popular season 1 of the anime was, a large part of the community was left completely disappointed with season 2. As such, many fans hope the film will help the franchise redeem itself.
The movie looks quite promising, with an impressive cast and the iconic director, Masayuki Kojima, who was in charge of the anime as well, making sure the project is what audiences expect. The talented artists at Kinema Citrus, one ofthe best anime studios, are surely working hard to ensure viewers will enjoy the new movie releases.
