‘The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure’: Crunchyroll acquires global theatrical rights to first anime film
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have acquired global theatrical distribution rights for the first anime film in 'The Apothecary Diaries' franchise. The film is scheduled for a Japanese release in December 2026.
Why it matters
The expansion of popular anime franchises into global theatrical releases highlights the growing international market for Japanese animation.
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure in theatres across North America and international markets, including India, following its Japanese premiere in December.
Crunchyroll has acquired the North American and worldwide distribution rights, excluding Asia but including India, to The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure , the first feature film in the popular anime franchise. The film will be distributed theatrically by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with international release dates and ticketing details to be announced later. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on December 11, 2026.
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