Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise – Crunchyroll and Sony Bring the Hit Anime to Theaters in 2026

Crunchyroll Anime Nights is kicking off 2026 with an announcement built to excite anime fans across the globe. The outrageous cult-favorite franchise Zombie Land Saga is expanding from TV screens to the big screen with a brand-new feature film, Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise. After a successful Japanese release in October 2025, the comedy-horror anime spectacle is set to premiere exclusively in U.S. theaters on January 19, 2026, with additional showings in Canada and select international territories. This fresh installment promises more wild musical numbers, expectation-defying madness, and the fearless undead idols audiences have fallen in love with.

For longtime followers of the Marvel-sized crossover energy in modern anime, Yumeginga Paradise represents a rare chance to experience a MAPPA-produced fan favorite in full cinematic glory.

Genres

Anime

Comedy Horror

Musical Fantasy

Japanese Animation

Dating-Tension Procedural

What Is Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise About?

The premise of the film continues the core concept that made the original series a breakout hit.

In the world of Zombie Land Saga, a group of talented young girls are resurrected as zombies and recruited to become local idols in Saga Prefecture. Their mission is not world domination or ritualistic horror — it is to revive the region’s cultural spirit through music and performance. Cupid’s arrow may rule Netflix dating shows, but here, resurrection and catchy J-pop rule everything.

Yumeginga Paradise throws the characters into their biggest challenge yet. The legendary undead group known as Franchouchou must confront new rivals, new producers, and new personal drama as they attempt to secure their place on a global stage. What begins as another quirky promotional gig quickly spirals into analog-style chaos where the line between absurdity and heartfelt emotion blurs.

At its heart, the story asks familiar questions:Is fame a punishment?Or a second chance at innocent happiness?

The Cast Fans Know and Love Returns

Netflix often celebrates anthology documentaries. Crunchyroll celebrates performers. And this film is packed with them.

The official Fox-era equivalent cast from the television series is reprising their roles once again:

Japanese Voice Cast

• Mamoru Miyano as Kotaro Tatsumi

• Kaede Hondo as Sakura Minamoto

• Asami Tano as Saki Nikaido

• Risa Taneda as Ai Mizuno

• Maki Kawase as Junko Konno

• Rika Kinugawa as Yugiri

• Minami Tanaka as Lily Hoshikawa

• Kotono Mitsuishi as Tae Yamada

These larger-than-life personas helped Zombie Land Saga run successfully for multiple seasons. Now audiences get to see them evolve across a complete theatrical narrative rather than episodic format.

Who Is Behind the Film?

The creative team hails from some of Japan’s most respected animation talents.

• Co-Directors: Takafumi Ushida and Takeru Satō

• Chief Director: Kōnosuke Uda

• Screenplay: Shigeru Murakoshi

• Production Studio: MAPPA

• Music: Josh Dibb

• Franchise Creators: Public Relation Section, Zombie Division

• Distributor in Japan: Toei Company

• International Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing and Crunchyroll

MAPPA and A-1 Pictures have produced many masterpieces, and Yumeginga Paradise is expected to deliver that same sophisticated visual expression and musical energy.

Release Date and Territories

Here is the officially confirmed schedule:

• Japan Premiere: October 24, 2025

• North America Theatrical Release: January 19, 2026

• Canada Release: January 19, 2026

• Global Territories: Select worldwide theatrical events through Sony Pictures Releasing International

• Running Time: 90 minutes

• Languages: Japanese with English subtitles for international screenings

Where to Watch and Stream Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise

In Theaters

For January 2026, the only way to experience this film is on the big screen.

• Crunchyroll Anime Nights presents the movie exclusively in cinemas

• Tickets available through participating theater chains across the United States and Canada

• Distributed by Crunchyroll in partnership with Sony Pictures

Streaming After Theatrical Window

Following its cinema run, the film is expected to arrive on:

• Crunchyroll – global streaming home

• Potential digital rental windows on Apple TV, Hulu, and Netflix in late 2026 or early 2027

Veteran fans can also revisit all previous seasons of Zombie Land Saga, which are currently streaming on Crunchyroll with English subs and dubs.

Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise is set to become one of the boldest Crunchyroll Anime Nights events of January 2026. With original cast members returning, MAPPA behind the animation, and Sony Pictures handling global distribution, this expectation-defying film is built for fans who like their horror mixed with heart.

Mark your calendars for January 19 and get ready for madness in Saga like never before.