The Medalist anime film finally has a date. According to Anime News Network, the theatrical film opens in Japan on February 19, 2027, and it picks up after the television anime's second season, which wrapped on August 25, 2026. Per the Medalist Special Exhibition 2026 event, the film reunites the TV anime's cast and staff and rolled out a second teaser visual alongside the date reveal.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the Medalist anime film opens in Japanese theaters on February 19, 2027, continuing the figure-skating story of Inori Yuitsuka and her coach Tsukasa Akeuraji after the TV anime's second-season finale. The TV series streams on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in other regions, and the film keeps the same cast and staff. SenpaiRanks tracks the Medalist TV anime at 7.38 on its dual-axis ranking board — the upper-mid tier of 2025 sports drama.
What just dropped
The date came out of the Medalist Special Exhibition 2026, which revealed new staff, a second teaser visual, and a special trailer. The one line that matters for anyone caught up: the film is set after the second season, so it is a continuation, not a recap. That is a real distinction — plenty of skating and sports films exist just to re-cut the TV footage. This one moves the story forward.
Here is the teaser:
Where to watch Medalist
Both seasons of the TV anime stream on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ across other territories. We list it the neutral way: if you are outside the US, Disney+ is your route; inside the US, it is Hulu. The film opens theatrically in Japan first, and a streaming window has not been announced yet — watch this space, because the TV rights already sit with Hulu/Disney, so a home for the film likely follows.
If you are still deciding what to slot into the season, our best fall 2026 anime and what to watch this fall hubs rank the field. Sports-drama fans waiting on the film should also read our Haikyu!! Bakemono-tachi special breakdown.
How it ranks
Medalist is the kind of show single-score sites undersell. On MyAnimeList it is one number; on SenpaiRanks it carries a Consensus score and a Quality score side by side, so you can see both how broadly liked it is and how well it holds up. Right now the TV anime sits at 7.38 — solid upper-mid, and the sort of title that climbs as more skating fans finish season 2. Rate it yourself on its ranking page and see where your take lands against the board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does the Medalist movie come out?
A: The Medalist anime film opens in Japanese theaters on February 19, 2027, per Anime News Network.
Q: Is the Medalist film a recap or a new story?
A: A new story. It is set after the events of the TV anime's second season, which ended August 25, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the Medalist anime?
A: Both TV seasons stream on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in other regions. The film's streaming plans have not been announced.
Q: Do the same cast and staff return for the movie?
A: Yes. The film reunites the TV anime's cast and staff, per the Medalist Special Exhibition 2026 reveal.
Q: How is Medalist ranked on SenpaiRanks?
A: SenpaiRanks tracks the Medalist TV anime at 7.38 on its dual-axis board, in the upper-mid tier of recent sports drama.