The anime feature film *Witch on the Holy Night*, animated by ufotable, is scheduled for a theatrical release in India on January 29, 2027. The film will debut simultaneously across multiple international markets, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The movie will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles, alongside an English-dubbed version for its theatrical run.
Adapted from the 2012 visual novel of the same title, *Witch on the Holy Night* originates from Kinoko Nasu and TYPE-MOON. TYPE-MOON is recognized for developing the *Fate* franchise, which began as a visual novel and has since expanded into various media including anime, manga, and games. ufotable, known for its work on *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba* and collaborations on the *Fate* series (such as *Fate/Zero* and the *Fate/stay night* theatrical trilogy), animated the project.
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Witch on the Holy Night: Overview
The film’s narrative centers on Aoko Aozaki, a high school student and apprentice Magician, as she navigates her life with housemate Alice Kuonji. Their story begins with an encounter between Aoko and a boy.
The global theatrical rollout for *Witch on the Holy Night* commences on January 21, 2027, with screenings in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Subsequent releases include Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on January 26; France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland on January 27. On January 28, the film will open in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Central America, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Italian-speaking Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Alongside India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom & Ireland, Finland, Poland, and Sweden will see the film’s release on January 29. Spain and Kazakhstan are slated for a February 5 release.
Crunchyroll, a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex Inc., has been a significant distributor of anime films globally, including titles such as *Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train* and *Suzume*. The company’s continued expansion into theatrical distribution reflects ongoing trends in the global entertainment market, bringing a diverse range of content to audiences worldwide. For more information on Crunchyroll’s offerings, visit their official website at Crunchyrol(https://www.crunchyroll.com/).
This release marks another strategic move for Crunchyroll in solidifying its presence in international markets, including India, aligning with broader [industry developments](https://technosports.co.in/) in anime distribution.
