Bleach's Final Season Announces Official Release Date, And It's Coming Sooner Than Fans Thought The long-awaited conclusion to Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is set to arrive earlier than anticipated, with the first episodes of the series’ final season hitting theaters in late June. This marks a significant shift from the originally planned July 2026 premiere, as Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment have confirmed the theatrical rollout will begin on June 25. The decision allows fans to preview the series finale before its streaming debut later this year. The announcement comes after years of anticipation for the series’ completion. Bleach, the iconic Shōnen Jump manga by Tite Kubo, first aired as an anime in 2004 under Studio Pierrot. It quickly became one of anime’s “Big Three,” alongside One Piece and Naruto, before its original run abruptly ended in 2012. The abrupt cancellation left fans frustrated, as the anime had not yet adapted Kubo’s final manga arc. A decade later, Studio Pierrot returned with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, which launched in October 2022 and has since become a critical and commercial success. The new release strategy aims to maximize fan engagement by combining theatrical and streaming platforms. Fathom Entertainment’s Ray Nutt emphasized the significance of the theatrical premiere, stating, “Anime fans are in for a thrilling experience as Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War wraps up its groundbreaking run on the big screen.” The first three episodes of the final season will be accompanied by exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Viz Media, offering fans a deeper look into the production process. For longtime fans, the conclusion of Thousand-Year Blood War represents both an ending and a legacy.#fathom_entertainment #viz_media #bleach_thousand_year_blood_war #studio_pierrot #ichigo_kurosaki
