Assassination Classroom Celebrates 10 Years with Major Film Announcement, Adapting Unseen Manga Stories

A Triumphant Return to the Big Screen

A decade after its initial anime adaptation captivated audiences worldwide, the beloved franchise Assassination Classroom is set to make a triumphant return to the big screen. Fans can mark their calendars for March 20, 2026, as Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everybody's Time (Japanese: Gekijoban Ansatsu Kyoshitsu: Minna no Jikan) officially gears up for its highly anticipated release in Japan. This celebratory film promises to be a landmark event, finally animating pivotal story arcs from Yusei Matsui's original manga that were previously untouched by the 2015-2016 television series, fulfilling a long-held desire among the dedicated fanbase to see these narratives brought to vibrant life.

The new cinematic installment will plunge viewers back into the extraordinary world of Class 3-E, where an eclectic group of students is tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of assassinating their super-powered, tentacled homeroom teacher, Korosensei, before he makes good on his threat to destroy Earth. The film not only continues this darkly humorous and deeply emotional journey but also expands upon it, offering a deeper dive into character developments and plotlines that have, until now, only existed within the pages of the manga.

Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team

Ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the series' distinctive charm, Studio Lerche, the acclaimed animation house behind the original anime, is returning to helm the project. Masaki Kitamura takes over the directorial reins, stepping in for Seiji Kishi, who guided the initial TV series. The creative team is further bolstered by veteran screenwriter Makoto Uezu and character designer Aya Higame, known for their work on titles such as Toilet-bound Hanako Kun, guaranteeing that the film will uphold the aesthetic and narrative integrity that fans have come to cherish.

The Enduring Legacy of Assassination Classroom

Yusei Matsui's groundbreaking manga, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2016, has achieved monumental success, selling over 27 million copies globally. Its impact has spawned a vast multimedia empire, including two successful anime seasons, a prior 2016 anime film, and two live-action movies. With Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everybody's Time, the franchise is poised to deliver an even more comprehensive and emotionally resonant experience, reaffirming its status as a timeless blend of thrilling action, sharp comedy, and heartwarming coming-of-age storytelling.