Quick answer
The 27th Detective Conan (*Case Closed*) film screens at Anime Expo 2026. The movie opened in April 2024 and became Japan's highest-grossing film of that year, as well as the franchise's biggest. The Anime Expo screening is a marquee event slot; a wider U.S. release has not been detailed here.
Why a Conan film keeps breaking records
Detective Conan's annual films are one of the most reliable box-office machines in anime, and the 27th topping all of Japan in its year, not just anime, is the context that makes this screening notable. It is a reminder that the franchise's reach extends far past its long-running TV series.
What the screening is
Anime Expo is hosting a screening of the 27th film. That is a festival showcase, the kind of slot reserved for proven draws, rather than a standard theatrical rollout. Details beyond the screening itself were not provided.
Where to watch
For U.S. viewers, the confirmed opportunity right now is the Anime Expo screening. A broader streaming or theatrical plan has not been announced in this update; the films typically reach platforms well after their Japanese run.
The series is the obvious entry point
If the film pulls you toward the franchise, the Detective Conan TV series is a decades-deep starting point, and you can see where it ranks on SenpaiRanks' Consensus and Quality boards, then rate it yourself. The series is also a fixture on our weekly anime schedule for tracking new episodes; our what to watch this summer guide covers the rest.