The highly anticipated film Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline has just received an English dubbed trailer, with a confirmed limited screening date in US theaters in January 2026 and expectations of arriving in Brazil soon. The announcement, made by distributor GKIDS, confirms the return of the franchise’s acclaimed voice cast and marks the series’ first 2D feature film in nearly three decades.
The Triumphant Return of a Classic
The news, released this Saturday, December 20, 2025, excites the otaku community. This is not just any film: ‘The Immortal Bloodline’ is announced as the first 2D feature-length work of the ‘Lupin III’ franchise in almost 30 years, since ‘Lupin III: Dead or Alive’ in 1996. In recent years, audiences have seen specials and CG films, like ‘Lupin III THE FIRST’ (2019), but the promise of a return to traditional animation is a historic milestone for fans.
Voice Cast: The Acclaimed Voices
Fidelity is the watchword. GKIDS has brought back the entire main voice cast that has given voice to the characters in previous films of the ‘Lupin the IIIrd’ saga. Fans will recognize the performances of:
- Keith Silverstein as the cunning Lupin III
- Dan Woren as the partner Daisuke Jigen
- Lex Lang as the swordsman Goemon Ishikawa
- Cristina Vee as the seductive Fujiko Mine
- Richard Epcar as Inspector Zenigata
The consistency of the cast ensures the continuity and sonic identity that viewers already love.
The Mind Behind the Action: Direction and Screenplay
The creative team is also the same from previous successes. The direction is handled by Takeshi Koike, the visionary behind the ‘hard action’ style of ‘Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen’s Gravestone’ and the series ‘Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine’. The screenplay is signed by Yūya Takahashi, who wrote the previous films of the trilogy and participated in ‘Lupin the 3rd Part 6’. The music, a crucial element for the work’s atmosphere, bears the signature of James Shimoji, completing a heavyweight team.
Box Office and Expectations for Brazil
The film has already debuted strongly in Japan. In its first three days in theaters, it raised an impressive 130,569,700 yen, equivalent to about R$ 4.5 million (at the current exchange rate). The US screening is scheduled for a limited weekend, from January 4 to 6, 2026. For the Brazilian audience, the expectation now is for the official announcement of a local distributor to bring the gentleman thief to the country’s big screens, possibly in special screenings or on streaming.
Expanded Universe: The Prequel Series on Streaming
The ‘Lupin the IIIrd’ universe doesn’t stop. In June 2025, a prequel anime series titled ‘Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata to Futari no Lupin’ was released, focused on Inspector Zenigata and available on services like Amazon Prime Video in Japan. This production explores a plot with more than one Lupin, deepening the character’s myth and warming up fans for the feature film.
Next Chapters of the Thief’s Saga
With the reveal of the dubbed trailer, the countdown to the international premiere of ‘Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline’ has begun. The Brazilian community eagerly awaits news about localization and the official arrival in the country, whether in theaters or on major streaming platforms. This is another chapter of a franchise that, in 2025, proves its vitality and its unique connection with fans of all generations, promising action, style, and the unmistakable signature of the greatest thief in the anime world.
