Updated on October 14, 2026, by Mark Sammut: I’ve updated this article with two more movies: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. I also expanded the headings for each film.
Crunchyroll‘s TV series lineup is second to none, but the subscription service also has a pretty fantastic collection of anime movies. Except for the big blockbusters like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Crunchyroll doesn’t seem to advertise its film library all that much, with the site not even including an obvious section dedicated to cinematic releases. Therefore, you might need to do some digging to find what you want… alternatively, you can just check out the movies listed in this article!
The site has masterpieces created by decorated directors, fun popcorn flicks with stellar animation, and sequels (or filler) to beloved TV shows. I cannot possibly cover everything available on Crunchyroll, but I can at least put together a crash course containing what I believe are its best movies. Naturally, I recommend checking out Crunchyroll’s lineup, as you might find something that I didn’t mention.
Please note that these movies are available in the U.S., and Crunchyroll’s library is different in other regions. For instance, Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] doesn’t appear to be available in Europe.
Click on a movie’s Japanese title to jump to its Crunchyroll page!
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I Is On Crunchyroll
The Biggest Anime Movie Of The Last Few Years
Look, you don’t need me to tell you anything about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I. Everybody knows ufotable’s movie, which is the first chapter in a trilogy that will finally bring Demon Slayer to a close. The film dropped in 2025 and had a good run in theaters, but I’m sure plenty of folks didn’t go to the cinema to see Tanjiro’s latest blockbuster. That’s where Crunchyroll comes in.
Just to be clear for those who have largely ignored this series, Infinity Castle is not remotely accessible as a standalone story. This isn’t like One Piece or Dragon Ball, where the movies can be watched whenever since they are either filler or covered by the series. Infinity Castle continues directly from season 4, and you need to watch all the entries that came out between Mugen Train and the newer film.
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Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Is Action-Packed And Kind Of Tragic
A Reason To Pick Up A Crunchyroll Subscription For A Month
Until Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arrived, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc was the biggest anime movie to debut on Crunchyroll in 2026, and by quite a wide margin. After a successful first season that introduced the anime world to Denji long after he had already conquered manga, the adaptation seemed a bit slow to capitalize on that momentum, as we didn’t get an announcement of a sequel for a while.
Eventually, news dropped that the next step would be a movie that adapts the Reze arc. While movies come with benefits like a bigger budget, they can be frustrating since there is no guarantee that they will earn international runs, and it could be a year before they arrive on streaming services.
Fortunately, we didn’t have to wait that long for Chainsaw Man‘s feature effort, and it is now readily available on Crunchyroll. I don’t want to spoil too much, but I will say that the film is arguably even better than season 1, and we get to see an even more human side to Denji. If you have somehow not been spoiled, I recommend jumping into Crunchyroll immediately so you can watch it.
Do NOT watch Reze Arc before season 1, as it is not designed to be a standalone experience. It is a must-watch canon saga that also sets up the next arc.
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A Silent Voice Is Arguably The Best Anime Movie On Crunchyroll
A Powerful Tale About Bullying And Redemption
On March 19, 2026, A Silent Voice was added to Crunchyroll, instantly establishing itself as (perhaps) the best movie on the site. As long as somebody is in the mood to shed a few tears and experience flashes of anger, Naoko Yamada’s masterclass is the definition of “required viewing.” We don’t want to spoil the story too much, but A Silent Voice deals with bullying, exploring the impact it has on both the victim and perpetrator. It touches upon group bullying as well, along with showing how people react differently when they are forced to confront their terrible actions.
Honestly, the above description makes A Silent Voice a bit darker than it actually is. The anime has a fairly hopeful tone, particularly during its second half. The themes are taken very seriously and are grounded in reality, but the same can be said for the redemption story. Besides the top-notch writing and fantastic characters, this movie also has brilliant animation, which is to be expected from Kyoto.
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Suzume Is A Visual Tour De Force
Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Movie Is On Crunchyroll
In the last decade, Makoto Shinkai has garnered considerable attention, setting himself up as arguably the most well-known active anime director. This fame can mostly be credited to Your Name, a fantastic and gorgeous movie that was one of the best of the last decade. Unfortunately, that film is not on Crunchyroll, but the streaming service does have Suzume, Shinkai’s most recent project. Like Your Name and Weathering with You, the 2022 release is a visual triumph with very few peers, featuring a presentation that rivals anything in the director’s previous outings.
Suzume‘s story tends to be quite divisive, especially since it covers ground that Shinkai had threaded in most of his previous outings. The movie deals with the divide between modern civilization and nature, revolving around a girl and a guy who, while close, feel like they exist in separate worlds. You should go into this movie blind, as it takes a couple of peculiar turns that need to be experienced directly.
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Akira Is An Anime Masterpiece
The Most Important And Famous Anime Movie Ever
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Japanese Title |
Akira |
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Genre |
Action, Sci-Fi |
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Studio |
Tokyo Movie Shinsha |
An all-time classic, Akira was among the first anime movies to gain international fame. As such, the gory sci-fi flick introduced a generation to Japanese animation, and they could not ask for a better crash course. Even more than three decades later, the movie’s visuals and themes continue to be awe-inspiring and thought-provoking.
Set in a cyberpunk metropolis called Neo-Tokyo that rose from the corpse of Tokyo, Akira envisions a cutthroat world rife with crime, gang warfare, and human experimentation. When one of Shoutarou’s friends begins to develop psychic powers, he is kidnapped by the government.
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Is Beautiful
Maybe The Best Romance Anime Movie On Crunchyroll
Based on Seiko Tanabe’s short story, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish combines a few familiar ingredients to create an enjoyable, sweet, and grounded romantic drama. The core dynamic revolves around Tsuneo and Josee, and their relationship goes on quite a journey. The former is hired as a caretaker for the latter, who is wheelchair-bound and has rarely left her grandmother’s house. While they are roughly the same age, their pasts, presents, and futures are wildly different, and Josee initially takes out her frustrations on Tsuneo. Honestly, she can be a touch unlikable at first, although it is fairly easy to sympathize with her situation.
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish improves significantly once Tsuneo and Josee’s relationship starts to blossom, resulting in one of the best romance anime movies of the last decade or so. While most lighthearted, the story has its share of heavy moments that inject a dose of realism to counter the more whimsical sequences. On a technical level, the animation is gorgeous throughout the movie.
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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Is An All-Timer
One Hell Of A Journey
As a follow-up to a beloved season and a divisive sequel, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya stands as one of the most beloved but niche anime movies of all time. You need to watch both seasons before watching the movie, but it’s worth the effort just to enjoy this masterpiece at its absolute best.
I don’t want to spoil anything about the story, but I will say that the title lives up to its name – Haruhi isn’t the main character. At its, this movie is a psychological character study that examines what it means to exist in a world with essentially a god; don’t worry, it makes sense with context.
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Haikyu!! Movie: The Dumpster Battle Is Just A Good Time
The Best Sports Anime Has One Of The Best Sports Movies
Be it Haruichi Furudate’s manga or the anime adaptation, Haikyu!! is just reliably entertaining. A serious argument could be made that the story has never really missed a beat, at least not to the point of causing a loss of momentum. The Dumpster Battle maintains the extremely high standards set by the TV show, serving as a fantastic sequel that justifies its theatrical release through top-notch production value (even more so than the series).
Now, as with all of these types of shonen releases, the movie expects viewers to be fully caught up with Haikyu!!, meaning they should have watched all four seasons. Fortunately, the entire series is available on Crunchyroll, so the content is very accessible. The Dumpster Battle finds Karasuno going up against arguably their biggest rival: Nekoma. The latter is known for their extremely strong defensive game, setting them up to counter Karasuno’s intense speed.
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Sword Of The Stranger Is A Must-Watch
A Minor Classic With Fantastic Action Sequences
Alongside Ninja Scroll, Sword of the Stranger is arguably the definitive samurai anime movie. Set during the Sengoku era, the story follows a child named Kotaro who is trying to avoid a sacrificial end at the hands of the Ming Dynasty. The boy’s journey leads him directly into the path of Nanashi, a swordsman aimlessly drifting through the country. Eventually, Kotaro convinces Nanashi to serve as his bodyguard as they journey toward a temple.
Sword of the Stranger‘s fights are works of art, delivering smooth animation and visceral action. They are worth the figurative price of admission on their own, but they are merely one component of a great package that includes an immersive setting and lovable main characters.
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Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]
The Best Fate Anime Is A Movie Trilogy
Finally, Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] is readily accessible on Crunchyroll, allowing fans of Fate/Zero or Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works an opportunity to consume one of the darkest storylines in this franchise. For the uninitiated, Fate/stay night started as a visual novel with three main routes, with Heaven’s Feel being largely ignored by Unlimited Blade Works or even the underwhelming 2006 series.
This trilogy covers this route, delivering roughly six hours of intense action, horrifying imagery, and twisted romance. While technically a viewer does not need to be intimately familiar with the previous incarnations, Heaven’s Feel assumes that anyone watching understands the concept of a Holy Grail War and knows most of the core masters and servants, even if their depictions are somewhat different in this particular storyline.
The Holy Grail War is, essentially, a battle royale where mages summon heroes from history to fight each other to the death. The winner gets any wish granted, and there is definitely no way that might backfire.
While this is a trip best entered relatively blind (for this route), Heaven’s Feel is notably darker and gorier than the other Fate anime, which is saying something. Shirou and Sakura’s relationship serves as the story’s beating heart, and it is more of an epic tragedy than a “love conquers all” journey. Even though the visual novel is still the best way to experience this storyline, the movie trilogy serves as a great celebration of not just the franchise as a whole, but specifically ufotable’s work on the adaptations. The studio’s anime helped turn Fate into a mainstream name, and Heaven’s Feel is an incredible swan song.
