The latest film in the franchise, Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, is set to be distributed by HIDIVE in 2027. Fans in North America will have an early opportunity to see the film, as its premiere is scheduled for December 5 at Anime Frontier in Fort Worth, Texas. Additional details regarding the full release will be announced at a later date.

The film originally premiered in Japan on October 23, 2026, marking the first new Made in Abyss movie in six years. It continues the narrative directly after the events of Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, which was the second season of the TV anime. A second film in this series has already been confirmed to be in production.

Film Details and Story Continuation

Masayuki Kojima is directing Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, with Hideyuki Kurata handling the screenplay. Yuka Kuroda and Kazuchika Kise are credited with character design, and animation production is by studio Kinema Citrus.

The story of Awakening Mystery follows Riko, Reg, Nanachi, and Faputa as they delve further into the sixth layer of the Abyss. Riko's journey to find her missing mother, the White Whistle Lyza, continues, as both returning and new characters become involved in a developing mystery. The original manga, created by Akihito Tsukushi, centers on Riko and the robot boy Reg as they explore the vast, relic-filled pit known as the Abyss.

HIDIVE's Long-Standing Involvement

John Ledford, President of HIDIVE, expressed enthusiasm for bringing the film to audiences. He highlighted HIDIVE's decade-long history with the Made in Abyss franchise, noting that the first season of the TV anime was one of HIDIVE’s inaugural simulcasts when the service launched in July 2017. He encouraged those new to the series to watch the original anime.

Key points

  • Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery will be distributed by HIDIVE in 2027.
  • The North American premiere is set for December 5 at Anime Frontier in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The film premiered in Japan on October 23, 2026.
  • Masayuki Kojima directs the film, with animation by Kinema Citrus.
  • The story continues after Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.

Source: Anime Corner · Nov 10, 2026