TL;DR
- Lupin the IIIrd: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline is the first full 2D feature-length Lupin III film in nearly 30 years.
- The teaser trailer and key art were released May 2025, confirming the returning main cast and the film’s bold, stylized direction under director Takeshi Koike.
- The story sends Lupin and his team to a mysterious island after a plane crash, where they confront a terrifying immortal enemy.
- The film premiered in Japan on June 27, 2025, and is slated for a limited U.S. theatrical run from January 4–6, 2026 via GKIDS.
What is The Immortal Bloodline — And Why It Matters
The Immortal Bloodline marks a major milestone for the Lupin III franchise: it’s the first 2D theatrical film since 1996’s Dead or Alive.
Directed by Takeshi Koike — known for his distinctive, edgy animation style — the film serves as the culmination of his Lupin the IIIrd saga (which includes earlier installments like Jigen’s Gravestone, Goemon’s Blood Spray, and Fujiko’s Lie).
According to official summaries, the plot begins when Lupin and his crew accept a cryptic invitation to an uncharted island. Their plane is shot down, stranding them in a mysterious land. What begins as a treasure hunt escalates into a survival battle against past enemies — and a monstrous, immortal being named Muom.
The film blends classic heist-adventure tropes with high-stakes action and horror-tinged survival, promising a darker, more intense tone than many previous Lupin entries.
What the Teaser Trailer Reveals
The first trailer — released in May 2025 — reintroduces Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, Fujiko and Inspector Zenigata, showing a familiar but sharply stylized world under Koike’s direction.
Visuals hint at the film’s tone: smoky island jungles, crashed aircraft, ominous ruins — and flashes of intense action. The trailer also teases the theme song “THE IIIRD EYE” by rock legends B’z, echoing the franchise’s genre-blending heritage of heist, adventure and style.
Important: the film is confirmed as a full, traditionally animated 2D feature — a deliberate return to the roots of Lupin III.
When and Where You Can Watch It
- Japan: Released June 27, 2025.
- USA & North America: Screenings scheduled for January 4–6, 2026, courtesy of GKIDS — in theaters with both original Japanese audio and English-dubbed versions.
Given the limited U.S. run, fans are advised to check local listings early — this could be a rare theatrical opportunity.
Who Brings It to Life — Cast & Crew
- Director: Takeshi Koike
- Screenplay: Yūya Takahashi
- Music: James Shimoji
- Studio: Telecom Animation Film, produced by TMS Entertainment
Main Voice Cast:
- Lupin III — Kanichi Kurita
- Daisuke Jigen — Akio Ōtsuka
- Goemon Ishikawa XIII — Daisuke Namikawa
- Fujiko Mine — Miyuki Sawashiro
- Inspector Zenigata — Koichi Yamadera
- Villain Muom — Kataoka Ainosuke VI
- Supporting new character Sarifa — Aoi Morikawa
