Madoka Magica fans in North America, embrace yourself. Aniplex of America recently dropped the word that the third and final Madoka Magica film (Gekij?-ban Mah? Sh?jo Madoka Magica Shinpen: Hangyaku no Monogatari) will be making its theatrical debut in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 6th. With a brand new story arc and a new magical girl being added to the universe, excitement is buzzing all around for the movie.
The original cast will be reprising their role - Aoi Yuki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi, Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe, Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura, and Emiri Kato as Kyubey. Japanese voice actress Kana Asumi will be joining the crew as newly magical girl Nagisa Momoe. Notably returning also will be musical groups ClariS and Kalafina. ClariS, who has performed the opening theme songs to the TV series and movie titles, will once again chip in another number. Kalafina, having also contributed their efforts to the series and films, will render yet another score.
A premiere event will be held on December 3rd in Hollywood, CA at the Egyptian Theater. Although unspecified at this time, staff who contributed to the production of the film will be on site to promote the experience. The event, itself, will be hosted by Aniplex of America. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to not only be the first to watch the film but also receive an exclusive gift bag filled with goodies such as a Madoka Magica mini autograph board, the movie guide book, and a Kyubey cell phone stand. Furthermore, exclusive merchandise from the series may be purchased at the premiere. Tickets will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. PST on October 15th and may be purchased here.
People who are interested in watching the movie but cannot make it to the premiere will have the chance to do so starting on December 6th as ELEVEN ARTS will be distributing it to select theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The showings to be held at the Downtown Independent theater in Los Angeles will have exclusive Madoka Magica merchandise for sale. An admission ticket will give its holder the opportunity to get an exclusive Madoka Magica mini autograph board at any of the theatrical release while supplies last.
Tickets for theatrical releases will be made available starting on October 15th. For more information on specific locations and their showtimes of Madoka Magica The Movie - Rebellion -, visit madokamagicausa.com/rebellion.