Anime fans across the United States will get an early look at several upcoming fall series when Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek hits select movie theaters on Monday, September 21.
The one-night theatrical event is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time at participating theaters. The special screening will give fans a chance to watch new episodes from upcoming anime titles before they arrive on Crunchyroll in October.
Five Fall Anime Titles Head to the Big Screen
The September screening features five upcoming series, giving moviegoers an early preview of the fall anime lineup.
The lineup includes:
- Black Clover Season 2
- OVERGEARED
- Firefly Wedding
- The Vermilion Mask
- PSYREN
The episodes will be shown in their original Japanese with English subtitles.
Black Clover Season 2 Gets an Early U.S. Look
One of the biggest draws is Black Clover Season 2, which is returning after the original anime series ended its initial run.
The September 21 screening gives U.S. theater audiences an opportunity to see new material ahead of the series’ wider October debut. The early screening is part of Crunchyroll’s strategy of bringing upcoming anime releases directly to theaters before their streaming premieres.
The Event Is Limited to One Night
Unlike a standard theatrical release, Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek is designed as a limited event.
Participating theaters are scheduled to show the program on September 21, with screenings generally beginning at 7 p.m. local time. Cinemark lists the event at select locations with a runtime of about 1 hour and 57 minutes.
The availability of individual showtimes depends on the theater, so fans need to check participating locations before heading out.
Crunchyroll Anime Nights Continues Its Theater Run
The September event is part of Crunchyroll’s recurring Anime Nights program, which brings anime films, special episodes and advance previews to theaters.
The program is distributed with Sony Pictures Entertainment and has become a way for fans to experience anime on the big screen rather than waiting for a streaming premiere. Participating theater chains have included major U.S. exhibitors such as AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Alamo Drafthouse and Harkins.
Fans Get a Preview Before the October Streaming Season
The biggest appeal of the September 21 event is the timing. Fans attending the screening can see selected episodes before the new shows officially arrive on Crunchyroll in October.
For viewers who follow seasonal anime, the event offers a chance to get an early look at several new releases in a theater setting.
How to Watch Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek
Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek takes place Monday, September 21, at participating theaters in the United States and Canada.
Tickets are already available, although locations and showtimes vary by theater. Cinemark and other participating exhibitors are listing the event through their regular movie ticketing pages.