Crunchyroll Crunchyroll program Anime Nights, an initiative that screens anime productions in US theaters before their official TV and streaming premieres. The event will take place on June 15th and will feature exclusive previews of three series arriving in the summer 2026 season.
Among the highlights is Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, an adaptation of the manga by Eri Ejima. The comedy follows elite high school girls who hide their passion for competitive fighting games. Its premiere on Japanese television is scheduled for July 7th.
Three anime films are coming to theaters before their official release
Therefore, the second season of Skeleton Knight in Another World, based on the light novel by Ennki Hakari, and the second season of Clevatess, a work created by Yuji Iwahara, are also part of the programming. Both are scheduled to officially premiere in Japan during the month of July.
According to Crunchyroll, other series will be revealed for the event. The screenings will take place in over 225 movie theaters across the United States, including major chains such as AMC, Regal, Cinemark , and Alamo Drafthouse.
The program has already featured popular productions
The Anime Nights project has been used by the platform to promote releases and special events. In 2025, the program brought the film Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved , as well as a special celebration for the 10th anniversary of the anime OVERLORD.
This initiative strengthens the presence of anime on the big screen and offers fans the opportunity to watch unreleased episodes before their official release. For those who follow industry news, it's worth keeping an eye on Crunchyroll's upcoming announcements and the future anime seasons arriving in 2026.
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Source: ANN