Kyoto Animation's Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie arrived as two films. Part 1 opened in 201 Japanese theaters on April 24, 2026, and Part 2 was scheduled for September 11, 2026, bringing Kumiko Oumae's story to its end.
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What happened
When the finale was first announced, it looked like a single feature film. By June 2025 Kyoto Animation had confirmed that Part 1 would arrive in spring 2026 and shared a trailer using the Season 3 ending theme. OtakuKart reports that Part 1 opened on April 24, 2026, with Taichi Ogawa directing and Tatsuya Ishihara as chief director, and that Part 2 was set for September 11, 2026.
In August 2026, Anime.com reported that Pony Canyon had announced a midnight double bill of both parts for the Part 2 opening, at three theaters, with Part 1 running 120 minutes and Part 2 127 minutes. Pre-sales started on August 15, 2026.
As of November 2026 we did not find verified box office figures for Part 2, and we could not confirm an English-language release for either film, so we do not state either.
Background
The franchise follows the Kitauji High School concert band and is based on Ayano Takeda's novels, published by Takarajimasha. Kyoto Animation produced the television seasons and the earlier films, and Season 3 concluded in 2024. The final movie picks up after that point and leads toward the national band competition.
What it means
Our analysis: the two-part structure gives the studio room to treat the competition arc at the length it needs, and the all-night screening shows the distributor expects a committed core audience. The original article here said a "feature film" was coming; that has turned out to be two films, so anyone planning a rewatch should expect roughly four hours of new material. If you are new to the series, start with the television seasons, because the finale assumes you know the cast.
Sources
- Anime Corner, "Sound! Euphonium The Final Movie Reveals Teaser Trailer, Spring 2026 Release Date", June 7, 2025: https://animecorner.me/sound-euphonium-the-final-movie-reveals-teaser-trailer-spring-2026-release-date/
- OtakuKart, "Sound! Euphonium Final Movie Part 2 Set for September 2026 Release in Japan", 2026: https://otakukart.com/sound-euphonium-final-movie-part-2-set-for-september-2026-release-in-japan/
- Anime.com, "Sound! Euphonium Final Movie Part 2 All-Night Screening & Stage Greetings", August 17, 2026: https://www.anime.com/news/sound-euphonium-final-movie-part-2-all-night-screening-stage-greetings
