Fathom Entertainment and VIZ Media are bringing episodes 1–3 of “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity,” from legendary creator Tite Kubo to U.S. theatres nationwide for a limited theatrical premiere engagement prior to broadcast and streaming of the final season of one of anime’s most enduring and celebrated franchises series, June 25–29, 2026.
A cornerstone of the global anime world, “BLEACH” stands alongside “Naruto” and “One Piece” as one of the original “Big Three” shonen anime; the defining franchises that introduced an entire generation to the medium and built the passionate international fandom that makes theatrical events such as this one possible. With more than 130 million manga copies sold worldwide, more than 62 million hours streamed on Hulu, and VIZ Media social content generating more than 25 million views and 105+ million impressions in 2025 alone, “BLEACH” has never been more culturally vital.
In 2025, “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” received multiple Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominations, including Best Action, Best Continuing Series, Best Score (composer Shiro Sagisu), and Best English VA Performance. The kind of acclaim typically reserved for theatrical blockbusters. “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” has firmly established itself among anime elites after taking Anime Trending’s “Anime of the Year” in 2024, with anticipation now mounting for “The Calamity.”
Following its return in 2022 to adapt the franchise’s climactic arc, the series has become a global phenomenon—trending across social platforms and earning MyAnimeList’s Best Anime of 2022—while routinely posting critic and fan ratings as high as 9.4/10.
A special U.S. premiere for “The Calamity” will screen subtitled and English‑dubbed versions of all three episodes nationwide and feature an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata about the production.
Also revealed today, a special Fandango-exclusive ticket[SA(1] bundle designed for collectors and superfans: One (1) ticket to see BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity + one (1) Mystery Production Artwork Sheet, randomly selected from three (3) exclusive designs created specifically for this theatrical release available only on Fandango for $29.99. All three production artwork sheets are exclusive to this Fandango bundle and cannot be purchased separately. Fans who want to collect all three unique designs are encouraged to purchase multiple bundles.
Tickets for "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity" are now available online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).


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