We have been lucky in getting many anime movie releases in North America recently. As always, make sure to also check your local theaters if they are offering their own special screenings.

This is a monthly feature on Anime Atelier, so check back each month for a roundup of anime movies screening in North America.

My Neighbor Totoro

July 11-15, 2026

Synopsis:

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family.

When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles.

July Crunchyroll Anime Nights - Mob Psycho 100

July 20, 2026

Synopsis:

Crunchyroll Anime Nights is bringing MOB PSYCHO 100 to the big screen! To celebrate Mob Psycho 100's 10th anniversary we'll be showing 5 amazing episodes - chosen by YOU, the fans - that will take you through all of Mob's story. Mob is an 8th grader with powerful psychic abilities who wants to be normal. When not exorcising evil spirits he attempts to suppress his powers, causing stunted emotions. But when he hits 100 percent, his pent-up feelings unleash a dark power. Can he survive the psychic strain?

Evangelion: Death (True)2 & Rebirth

July 21, 2026

Synopsis:

Opening March 15, 1997, this is the original film adaptation of the TV anime NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, helmed by Director Hideaki ANNO and airing from 1995-1996. It is composed of EVANGELION: DEATH, a compilation of episodes 1-24 out of the original 26 episode series, as well as EVANGELION: REBIRTH, a portion of the alternative ending of episode 25, 'Air.' Further airings evolved into the version known as EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)2 & REBIRTH, which is now being screened outside Japan in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the series.

The End Of Evangelion

July 22, 2026

Synopsis:

After the defeat of the final Angel, Shinji Ikari falls into a deep depression. When SEELE orders the JSSDF to make a surprise attack on NERV's headquarters, Gendo Ikari retreats down into Terminal Dogma along with Rei Ayanami, where he begins to advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Eventually, Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.