My Hero Academia: You're Next
{{Short description|2024 Japanese animated film by Tensai Okamura}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| image = My Hero Academia - You're Next.png
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Japanese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none|kanji=僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユア ネクスト|revhep=Boku no Hīrō Akademia za Mūbī: Yuā Nekusuto}}
| director = Tensai Okamura
| screenplay = Yōsuke Kuroda
| based_on = {{Based on|My Hero Academia|Kōhei Horikoshi}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Fumi Miura
- Hiroya Nakata
- Kensuke Kobuse
- Misuzu Tsumura
- Ryōta Katō
- Tatsuya Saitō
- Xia Na Lu
- Yasutaka Hyūga
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
- Mayuko Furumoto
- Takashi Sawa
}}
| editing = Kumiko Sakamoto
| music = Yuki Hayashi
| studio = Bones
| distributor = Toho
| released = {{Film date|2024|8|2|Japan}}
| runtime = 110 minutes{{cite web|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next (12A)|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/my-hero-academia-youre-next-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjk0|access-date=October 21, 2024|website=British Board of Film Classification|archive-date=October 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009060252/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/my-hero-academia-youre-next-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjk0|url-status=live}}
| country = Japan
| language = Japanese
| gross = US$32.2 million{{cite Box Office Mojo|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1735819265/?ref_=bo_da_table_6|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next|access-date=December 21, 2024|publisher_hide=yes}}
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{{Nihongo|My Hero Academia: You're Next|僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユア ネクスト|Boku no Hīrō Akademia za Mūbī: Yuā Nekusuto|lead=yes}} is a 2024 Japanese animated superhero film based on an original story featuring the characters of My Hero Academia manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi. Produced by Bones and distributed by Toho, the film is directed by Tensai Okamura from a script written by Yōsuke Kuroda and features an ensemble cast that includes Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yuki Kaji, Ayane Sakura, and Kaito Ishikawa. In the film, taking place after the U.A. Traitor arc of the manga, Izuku Midoriya faces a villain who tries to imitate the hero that Izuku has long admired the most.
A fourth film of the franchise was announced in August 2023, with Okamura replacing Kenji Nagasaki as a director, while the rest of the staff returned from the first three films. Its full title was revealed in January 2024 along with the announcement of the release date.
My Hero Academia: You're Next premiered in theaters in Japan on August 2, 2024 and was released in the United States on October 11, 2024. The film grossed over {{USD|32|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.
Plot
The leader of the Gollini mafia family, Valdo, watches All Might's final battle against All For One, and his final declaration of "it's your turn", dedicating himself to becoming the next "Symbol of Peace".
In the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War, Class 1-A (except for Yuga Aoyama) track down escaped villains. Izuku Midoriya attempts to rescue a young girl, Anna Scervino, but when he touches her, he convulses in pain. An eyepatch-wearing man with a mechanical arm, Giulio Gandini, suddenly appears and attempts to shoot Anna but is stopped by Bruno Gollini, who can create bubbles to slow down time.
A flying yacht appears, carrying the rest of the Gollini family, including Valdo, who physically resembles the real All Might. After touching Anna, Valdo uses his enhanced Quirk to consume everything in the vicinity, including Class 1-A, transforming the yacht into a massive fortress. Valdo then contacts All Might at U.A. to inform him of his plans to "save Japan", with All Might denouncing him; in response, Valdo dubs himself "Dark Might".
Class 1-A is separated, and Izuku ends up in a mountain area after his Quirk suddenly stops working. He encounters Giulio, who fights off assailants before reluctantly allowing Izuku to accompany him. They enter another area, where Izuku finds the Gollini member responsible for the Quirk erasure in a dome, Paulo, and defeats him. Dark Might arrives, knocks Izuku out with incredible strength, and punishes Paulo for his failure by dropping him into a void. Giulio saves Izuku, and they head out.
They eventually make their way to a city area, where Deborah has used her Day Dream Quirk on the civilians, including most of Class 1-A, forcing them all to touch Anna, with most falling unconscious after. Izuku and Giulio are also brainwashed, but the vestiges of One For All free the hypnotized Izuku. Izuku gets Giulio to wake up as Deborah attempts to kill him using a brainwashed civilian, allowing him to break her Quirk's control over everyone. As he reunites with Anna, Giulio once again attempts to shoot her, but Izuku stops him, allowing the Gollinis to escape with her.
Giulio reveals that Anna's Quirk is "Overmodification": by touching people, she can greatly enhance their abilities, but only to certain compatible people, while others experience intense pain. Giulio's Quirk, "Neutralization", allows him to neutralize her Quirk temporarily, which led him to be hired by the wealthy Scervino family to care for Anna. However, the mafia learned of Anna's Quirk, murdered the entire family and kidnapped Anna. Giulio further reveals that Anna's Quirk will reach Quirk Singularity after overuse and that his own Quirk has been rendered unusable after losing his right arm during the Gollini's attack. Giulio has to fulfill his promise to Anna years ago: to kill her if her Quirk goes out of control. Izuku and Class 1-A firmly believe there is a way to save her as they prepare a counterattack.
While Class 1-A fights against monsters created by the fortress and helps the civilians evacuate, Izuku, Katsuki Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki, and Giulio confront Dark Might and rescue Anna. Meanwhile, the fortress makes its way toward U.A., so the Heroes fend off the fortress while rescuing the escaping people. While Bakugo and Shoto deal with two Gollini's, Izuku and Giulio make it to Dark Might, who uses his enhanced "Alchemy" Quirk to simulate All Might's attacks and overwhelms Izuku; Deborah uses Anna to attempt to kill Giulio, but Giulio manages to defeat her again. Eventually, Izuku is joined by Bakugo and Shoto, and the three defeat Dark Might, revealing his true face.
However, Anna's Quirk begins to go berserk, causing the fortress to deteriorate, and Dark Might becomes monstrous. Giulio helps Anna while the three students defeat Dark Might, with Izuku using his ultimate Smash to destroy the fortress. Giulio is revealed to be compatible with Anna, causing her Quirk to overload his Neutralization, rendering her Quirkless. As everyone recovers, Giulio tells Anna he no longer needs to watch over her. Anna convinces Giulio to stay with her now that she is free.
Elsewhere, All For One, who has escaped from Tartarus, waits patiently as Tomura Shigaraki reawakens.
Voice cast
Production
In August 2023, a stage event for the anime's sixth season announced that a fourth film was in production.{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=My Hero Academia Anime Gets 4th Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/my-hero-academia-anime-gets-4th-film/.201018|website=Anime News Network|date=August 6, 2023|access-date=August 6, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806122253/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/my-hero-academia-anime-gets-4th-film/.201018|url-status=live}} In December 2023, the Jump Festa '24 event announced that the film was planned for a "Q3 2024" release, with Kōhei Horikoshi responsible for general supervisor and original character design.{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=My Hero Academia Anime's 4th Film Opens in Summer 2024|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-16/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-opens-in-summer-2024/.205559|website=Anime News Network|date=December 16, 2023|access-date=December 16, 2023|archive-date=December 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216095114/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-16/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-opens-in-summer-2024/.205559|url-status=live}} In January 2024, the title and release date were revealed as well as the staff with Tensai Okamura replacing Kenji Nagasaki as director, while the returning staff includes Yōsuke Kuroda as writer, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi as character designer.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=My Hero Academia Anime's 4th Film Reveals Trailer, Visual, Title, August 2 Premiere|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-reveals-trailer-visual-title-august-2-premiere/.206990|website=Anime News Network|date=January 29, 2024|access-date=January 29, 2024|archive-date=January 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129160610/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-reveals-trailer-visual-title-august-2-premiere/.206990|url-status=live}} On April 6, 2024, it was announced that Kenta Miyake who voiced All Might, had been cast as Dark Might.{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=My Hero Academia You're Next Film's 2nd Teaser Video Introduces 'Dark Might' Villain|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-2nd-teaser-video-introduces-dark-might-villain/.209606|website=Anime News Network|date=April 6, 2024|access-date=June 1, 2024|archive-date=April 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413075204/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-2nd-teaser-video-introduces-dark-might-villain/.209606|url-status=live}} On May 30, 2024, Mamoru Miyano and Meru Nukumi had been cast as original characters Giulio Gandini and Anna Scervino respectively.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Casts Mamoru Miyano, Meru Nukumi|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-casts-mamoru-miyano-meru-nukumi/.211376|website=Anime News Network|date=May 30, 2024|access-date=June 1, 2024|archive-date=June 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601025753/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-casts-mamoru-miyano-meru-nukumi/.211376|url-status=live}} The cast of the original villain characters as the members of Gorrini Family were revealed in July 2024, including Ken Uo as Hugo, Yūki Ono as Kamil, Minako Kotobuki as Deborah, Yūsuke Kobayashi as Paulo, Michitake Kikuchi as Simon, and Masaki Terasoma as Bruno.{{cite web|script-title=ja:劇場版「ヒロアカ」に寿美菜子、小林裕介、小野友樹ら IMAXほかでの同時上映決定|trans-title="My Hero Academia" movie to be screened simultaneously in IMAX and other venues, featuring Minako Kotobuki, Yusuke Kobayashi, Yuki Ono, and others|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/581843|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711141642/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/581843|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Reveals Original Villain Characters & Cast, IMAX, MX4D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema Screenings|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-11/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-reveals-original-villain-characters-and-cast-imax-mx4d-4dx-dolby-/.213115|website=Anime News Network|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711140303/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-11/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-reveals-original-villain-characters-and-cast-imax-mx4d-4dx-dolby-/.213115|url-status=live}}
Music
{{Main|Music of My Hero Academia#My Hero Academia: You're Next Original Soundtrack{{!}}Music of My Hero Academia § My Hero Academia: You're Next Original Soundtrack}}
Yuki Hayashi was revealed to be composing the film in January 2024, after previously doing so for My Hero Academia anime series and the franchise's films Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and World Heroes' Mission. In June 2024, Vaundy was revealed to be performing the theme music for the film titled {{Nihongo|"Homunculus"|ホムンクルス}}.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Vaundy|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song-by-vaundy/.212047|website=Anime News Network|date=June 17, 2024|access-date=June 17, 2024|archive-date=June 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617162709/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song-by-vaundy/.212047|url-status=live}} In August 2024, he also revealed to be performing its ending theme song titled "Gift".{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Vaundy Also Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia: You're Next Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-02/vaundy-also-performs-ending-theme-for-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film/.213885|website=Anime News Network|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=August 2, 2024|archive-date=August 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802133721/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-02/vaundy-also-performs-ending-theme-for-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film/.213885|url-status=live}} The film's soundtrack was released in Japan by Toho Animation Records on August 7, 2024.{{cite web|script-title=ja:『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト』オリジナルサウンドトラック|trans-title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Original Soundtrack|url=https://www.e-onkyo.com/music/album/pa0015918102/|website=e-Onkyo Music|access-date=August 7, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=August 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807012051/https://www.e-onkyo.com/music/album/pa0015918102/|url-status=live}}
Marketing
A teaser trailer and the visual for the untitled fourth film were revealed in August 2023. A full trailer and the key visual for My Hero Academia: You're Next were released in January 2024. A teaser trailer featuring the villain Dark Might was released in April 2024. The character visuals for the film's original characters were released in June 2024.{{cite web|last=Dimpsey|first=Liam|title=My Hero Academia The Movie: You're Next Reveals Visuals for New Original Characters|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/6/11/my-hero-academia-the-movie-you-re-next-anime-dark-might-giulio-gandini-anna-scervino-visuals|website=Crunchyroll|date=June 11, 2024|access-date=June 20, 2024|archive-date=June 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620005507/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/6/11/my-hero-academia-the-movie-you-re-next-anime-dark-might-giulio-gandini-anna-scervino-visuals|url-status=live}} In the same month, a new trailer and key visual were revealed. A one-shot spin-off chapter written and illustrated by Yōkō Akiyama, titled Connect to the Day, was published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 29, 2024. It takes place before the Final War, centered on Class 1-A students during their mission to capture the Jailbreakers.{{cite web|script-title=ja:ヒロアカ、あきやま陽光が描く劇場版につながる読切がジャンプに 本編は次号完結|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/584118|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc|date=July 29, 2024|access-date=October 1, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910150949/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/584118|url-status=live}}
A bonus manga by Horikoshi titled My Hero Academia Vol. Next was given to the first 1.5 million people who viewed the film in theaters in Japan.{{cite web|last=Tai|first=Anita|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Moviegoers Get Manga Volume Bonus|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-29/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-moviegoers-get-manga-volume-bonus/.212624|website=Anime News Network|date=June 29, 2024|access-date=June 30, 2024|archive-date=June 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630072656/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-29/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-moviegoers-get-manga-volume-bonus/.212624|url-status=live}} It also contained a special one-shot manga, titled A Piece of Cake, which was later published by Viz Media digitally in October 2024.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Viz Publishes My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's 1-Shot Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-08/viz-publishes-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-1-shot-manga/.216479|website=Anime News Network|date=October 8, 2024|access-date=October 8, 2024|archive-date=October 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008231321/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-08/viz-publishes-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-1-shot-manga/.216479|url-status=live}} A novel based on the film written by Anri Yoshi was published in Japan by Shueisha on August 2, 2024.{{cite book|language=ja|script-title=ja:僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト (JUMP j BOOKS)|trans-title=My Hero Academia: You're Next (JUMP j BOOKS)|id={{ASIN|4087035484|country=jp}}}}
Promotional partners for the film included the latte cafe store Anicafe Gratte,{{cite web|script-title=ja:「ヒロアカ」浴衣姿のデク、かっちゃんらが浮世絵風イラストに アニメイトフェア開催|trans-title="My Hero Academia" Deku, Kacchan and others in yukata robes in ukiyo-e style illustrations at Animate Fair|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/576661|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc|date=June 7, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=June 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240608233232/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/576661|url-status=live}} the pizza delivery chain Pizza-La,{{cite web|script-title=ja:劇場版『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト』とコラボ!! ピザーラで限定デザインのオリジナルグッズが 買える!当たる!もらえる!|trans-title=Collaboration with the movie "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next"! You can buy original limited edition goods at Pizza-La! You can win! You can get!|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000037526.html|publisher=Four Seasons|via=PR Times|date=June 14, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615015057/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000037526.html|url-status=live}} the sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi,{{cite web|script-title=ja:「ヒロアカ」とくら寿司のコラボが7月19日に開始、ビッくらポン!に3種の景品が登場|trans-title=Collaboration between "My Hero Academia" and Kura Sushi will start on July 19th, and three types of prizes will be available in Bikkura Pon!|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/582264|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc|date=July 14, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=July 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715154512/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/582264|url-status=live}} and the bento take-out chain Hokka Hokka Tei.{{cite web|script-title=ja:「ヒロアカ」×ほっかほっか亭、“ヒーローは食べてかつ!”キャンペーンを8月に実施|trans-title="My Hero Academia" x Hoka Hoka Tei to launch "Heroes Eat and Suck!" campaign in August|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/583258|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc|date=July 22, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=July 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726103751/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/583258|url-status=live}}
Release
= Theatrical =
My Hero Academia: You're Next was released in Japan on August 2, 2024, and received 4D screenings across 136 theaters in the same day it released. The film held its American premiere at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 6, 2024.{{cite web|last=Tai|first=Anita|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film to Premiere at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 6|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-09/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-to-premiere-at-beyond-fest-in-los-angeles-on-october-6/.215281|website=Anime News Network|date=September 9, 2024|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910051037/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-09/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-to-premiere-at-beyond-fest-in-los-angeles-on-october-6/.215281|url-status=live}} It was also screened in the United States by Toho International on October 11, 2024.{{cite web|last=Tai|first=Anita|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Screens in U.S. Theaters on October 11|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-screens-in-u.s-theaters-on-october-11/.212923|website=Anime News Network|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 7, 2024|archive-date=July 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707025149/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-screens-in-u.s-theaters-on-october-11/.212923|url-status=live}} In September 2024, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures announced that they had acquired the select international theatrical rights to the film through October.{{cite web|last=Mir|first=Mohamed|title=[MÀJ 2/10] Crunchyroll annonce la sortie du film MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU'RE NEXT|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/fr/news/announcements/2024/9/10/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-date-sortie-france?srsltid=AfmBOoofjIBWK6z5brSNCAPX3yZ1opqYl1tF9lLqNyJTT7PEa_E5rDE9|website=Crunchyroll|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=October 13, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106064808/https://www.crunchyroll.com/fr/news/announcements/2024/9/10/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-date-sortie-france?srsltid=AfmBOoofjIBWK6z5brSNCAPX3yZ1opqYl1tF9lLqNyJTT7PEa_E5rDE9|url-status=live}}
= Home media =
My Hero Academia: You're Next was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on February 19, 2025. The deluxe "Plus Ultra" edition contains an original video animation based on the bonus manga chapter "A Piece of Cake", and follows Deku, Bakugo, and the rest of Class 1-A prior to the film's storyline.{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=My Hero Academia You're Next Film's 'Plus Ultra' BD/DVD to Add New Anime Short|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-28/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-plus-ultra-bd-dvd-to-add-new-anime-short/.218395|website=Anime News Network|date=November 28, 2024|access-date=November 28, 2024|archive-date=November 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241128153526/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-28/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-plus-ultra-bd-dvd-to-add-new-anime-short/.218395|url-status=live}} The film was released on Blu-ray in the United States and Canada by Toho on April 1, 2025.{{cite web|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next - Movie - Blu-ray|url=https://store.crunchyroll.com/products/my-hero-academia-youre-next-movie-blu-ray-191329277232.html|website=Crunchyroll Store|access-date=January 26, 2025|archive-date=January 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116083939/https://store.crunchyroll.com/products/my-hero-academia-youre-next-movie-blu-ray-191329277232.html|url-status=live}} Netflix and Crunchyroll began streaming the film on April 20, 2025.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Netflix Adds My Hero Academia: You're Next Film on April 20|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-18/netflix-adds-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-on-april-20/.223682|website=Anime News Network|date=April 18, 2025|access-date=April 21, 2025|archive-date=April 21, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421010946/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-18/netflix-adds-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-on-april-20/.223682|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Crunchyroll Adds My Hero Academia: You're Next Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-20/crunchyroll-adds-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film/.223726|website=Anime News Network|date=April 20, 2025|access-date=April 21, 2025|archive-date=April 21, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421011310/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-20/crunchyroll-adds-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film/.223726|url-status=live}}
Reception
= Box office =
My Hero Academia: You're Next grossed {{USD|5|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million in Japan and {{USD|27.2|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million in other territories, for a worldwide total of {{USD|32.2|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million. It is the tenth highest-grossing domestic film of 2024 in Japan.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Top Japan's Box Office in 2024|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-30/detective-conan-the-million-dollar-pentagram-haikyu-the-dumpster-battle-top-japan-box-office-in-2024/.220651|website=Anime News Network|date=January 30, 2025|access-date=January 31, 2025|archive-date=January 31, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250131120814/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-30/detective-conan-the-million-dollar-pentagram-haikyu-the-dumpster-battle-top-japan-box-office-in-2024/.220651|url-status=live}}
The film debuted at first in the Japanese box office, and earned {{JPY|895}}{{nbsp}}million ({{USD|6.28|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million) in its first three days.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Earns Over 8.9 Million Yen in 1st 3 Days, Ranks 1st in Japan Box Office|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-05/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-earns-over-8.9-million-yen-in-1st-3-days-ranks-1st-in-japan-box-/.213982|website=Anime News Network|date=August 5, 2024|access-date=August 5, 2024|archive-date=August 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805145246/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-05/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-earns-over-8.9-million-yen-in-1st-3-days-ranks-1st-in-japan-box-/.213982|url-status=live}} It dropped to third in its second weekend after earning {{JPY|346}}{{nbsp}}million ({{USD|2.32|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million) on weekends.{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=2024 Crayon Shin-chan Film Opens at #2, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: at #6|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-17/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-opens-at-no.2-bocchi-the-rock-re-re-at-no.6/.214258|website=Anime News Network|date=August 17, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|archive-date=August 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817074855/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-17/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-opens-at-no.2-bocchi-the-rock-re-re-at-no.6/.214258|url-status=live}} The film grossed over {{JPY|2.38|link=yes}}{{nbsp}}billion ({{USD|16.42|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million) from 1.65 million tickets sold, and remained third with {{JPY|313}}{{nbsp}}million ({{USD|2.16|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million) during its third weekend.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Cumulative Earning Exceeds 2.38 Billion Yen|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-19/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-cumulative-earning-exceeds-2.38-billion-yen/.214456|website=Anime News Network|date=August 19, 2024|access-date=August 20, 2024|archive-date=August 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819092318/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-19/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-cumulative-earning-exceeds-2.38-billion-yen/.214456|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=1st Haikyu!! Final Film, The First Slam Dunk Return to Top 10 at Japan's Box Office|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-23/1st-haikyu-final-film-the-first-slam-dunk-return-to-top-10-at-japan-box-office/.214615|website=Anime News Network|date=August 23, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024|archive-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823124017/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-23/1st-haikyu-final-film-the-first-slam-dunk-return-to-top-10-at-japan-box-office/.214615|url-status=live}} It dropped to sixth in its fourth weekend with {{USD|1.12|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million.{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=2024 Crayon Shin-chan Film Drops to #3, Koi o Shiranai Boku-tachi wa Debuts at #7|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-drops-to-no.3-koi-o-shiranai-boku-tachi-wa-debuts-at-no.7/.214775|website=Anime News Network|date=August 29, 2024|access-date=August 29, 2024|archive-date=August 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829153636/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-drops-to-no.3-koi-o-shiranai-boku-tachi-wa-debuts-at-no.7/.214775|url-status=live}} It rose to fourth in its fifth weekend with {{USD|1.04|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million,{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=2024 Crayon Shin-chan Film Stays at #3, The Colors Within Opens at #7|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-05/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-stays-at-no.3-the-colors-within-opens-at-no.7/.215048|website=Anime News Network|date=September 5, 2024|access-date=September 5, 2024|archive-date=September 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905150426/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-05/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-stays-at-no.3-the-colors-within-opens-at-no.7/.215048|url-status=live}} but it fell to seventh in its sixth weekend after earning {{USD|538,000|long=no}}.{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Live-Action Natsume Arata no Kekkon Film Debuts at #4, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Anime at #8|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-13/live-action-natsume-arata-no-kekkon-film-debuts-at-no.4-love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-/.215273|website=Anime News Network|date=September 13, 2024|access-date=September 13, 2024|archive-date=September 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913144755/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-13/live-action-natsume-arata-no-kekkon-film-debuts-at-no.4-love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-/.215273|url-status=live}} The film remained seventh in its seventh weekend with {{USD|726,300|long=no}}.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Wonderful Precure! Anime Opens at #2 With 2nd Highest Precure Film Opening|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-18/wonderful-precure-anime-opens-at-no.2-with-2nd-highest-precure-film-opening/.215685|website=Anime News Network|date=September 18, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=September 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919024722/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-18/wonderful-precure-anime-opens-at-no.2-with-2nd-highest-precure-film-opening/.215685|url-status=live}} It grossed over {{JPY|3.52}}{{nbsp}}billion ({{USD|23.5|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million) in its tenth weekend, surpassing My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission as the highest-grossing film of the franchise.{{cite web|script-title=ja:映画『ヒロアカ』興収35.2億円突破でシリーズ歴代1位「最高ヒット作に!」|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2349645/full/|website=Oricon News|publisher=Oricon|date=October 16, 2024|access-date=October 18, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106065009/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2349645/full/|url-status=live}}
In the United States, the film made {{USD|1.36|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million from 1,845 theaters on its first day, and $952,000 on its second.{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|title=Clown Vs. Clown: Terrifier 3 Shows Teeth With $18M+ As Joker 2 Posts Record Drop For DC Character Pic; Awards Season Darlings Shriek – Sunday Box Office|url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/box-office-terrifier-3-joker-folie-a-deux-the-apprentice-1236113611/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=October 13, 2024|access-date=October 13, 2024|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106065223/https://deadline.com/2024/10/box-office-terrifier-3-joker-folie-a-deux-the-apprentice-1236113611/|url-status=live}} It went on to debut to {{USD|3|long=no}}{{nbsp}}million in its opening weekend, finishing eighth.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Opens at #8 in U.S. Box Office|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-14/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-opens-at-no.8-in-u.s-box-office/.216719|website=Anime News Network|date=October 14, 2024|access-date=October 15, 2024|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106070449/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-14/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-opens-at-no.8-in-u.s-box-office/.216719|url-status=live}} It dropped out of the ranking in its second weekend after earning {{USD|687,587|long=no}}.{{cite web|last=Tai|first=Anita|title=Transformers One Drops to #8, My Hero Academia Film Falls off Top 10 at U.S. Box Office|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-22/transformers-one-drops-to-no.8-my-hero-academia-film-falls-off-top-10-at-u.s-box-office/.217068|website=Anime News Network|date=October 22, 2024|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106070539/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-22/transformers-one-drops-to-no.8-my-hero-academia-film-falls-off-top-10-at-u.s-box-office/.217068|url-status=live}}
= Critical response =
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 95% based on 19 reviews.{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=my_hero_academia_youre_next|type=m|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next|access-date=April 26, 2025}} American audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled by PostTrak gave it an 83% overall positive score, with 64% saying they would definitely recommend it.
Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network graded the film a B–, praising its animation, visuals and music while criticizing the plot and characters, stating that "even though the stakes are low and there are no giant explosions, blood, or tears, watching Deku take out a group of small-time villains using all his different powers makes him feel like the Superman proxy he's supposed to be."{{cite web|last=Eisenbeis|first=Richard|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Anime Film Review|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/youre-next/anime-film/.213873|website=Anime News Network|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2025|archive-date=December 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203180535/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/youre-next/anime-film/.213873|url-status=live}} IndieWire{{'}}s David Opie also gave the film a B–, noting that "everything is so well choreographed and stylized that you never lose track of what's happening." He praised its villains that varied in terms of "character design and their impact on the story", but felt the missed opportunity of leaving All Might almost entirely out of the fight in which Dark Might inspired as Deku's new villain.{{cite web|last=Opie|first=David|title='My Hero Academia: You're Next' Review: The Fourth Movie in the Long-Running Anime Franchise Brings Quirky Fun to a Bad Year for Superheroes|url=https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/my-hero-academia-youre-next-review-anime-movie-1235054372/|website=IndieWire|date=October 7, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2025|archive-date=December 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226043351/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/my-hero-academia-youre-next-review-anime-movie-1235054372/|url-status=live}}
Writing for Den of Geek, Daniel Kurland rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising it for the visuals throughout the film's action sequences that "helps accentuate its excellent battle choreography and inspired Quirk combinations and counters." Despite criticizing its characters, plot and themes, he concludes that "[the film] is still an exceptional anime movie that deserves to be seen on the big screen. [...] Those who are looking for flashy action sequences, beautifully-animated superpower spectacles, and rewarding character moments will leave You're Next satisfied."{{cite web|last=Kurland|first=Daniel|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Review – Dark Might Rises|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/my-hero-academia-youre-next-review-dark-might/|website=Den of Geek|date=October 11, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2025|archive-date=February 3, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203145708/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/my-hero-academia-youre-next-review-dark-might/|url-status=live}} Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India gave the film 3.5/5 stars, saying: "With a well-paced narrative that balances action and comedy, the film ensures an engaging ride for both long-time fans and newcomers alike."{{cite web|last=Srivastava|first=Abhishek|title=My Hero Academia: You're Next Movie Review: A familiar formula, but still a fun ride|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/movie-reviews/my-hero-academia-youre-next/movie-review/117793786.cms|website=The Times of India|date=January 31, 2025|access-date=February 23, 2025|archive-date=February 21, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221210637/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/movie-reviews/my-hero-academia-youre-next/movie-review/117793786.cms|url-status=live}}
= Accolades =
In December 2024, My Hero Academia: You're Next was among the Top 100 Favorites nominated for the Anime of the Year at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025.{{cite web|script-title=ja:たくさんの投票ありがとうございました!TAAF2025 みんなが選ぶベスト100が決定しましたので発表します!|trans-title=Thank you for all the votes! TAAF2025's Top 100 Favorites has been chosen, and we are pleased to announce it!|url=https://best100.animefestival.jp/finish.html|publisher=Tokyo Anime Award Festival|access-date=February 4, 2025|language=ja|archive-date=December 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241230230451/https://best100.animefestival.jp/finish.html|url-status=dead}} It has also been nominated for Film of the Year at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2025.{{cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|title=Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominations Revealed|url=https://deadline.com/2025/04/crunchyroll-anime-awards-2025-nominations-list-1236358422/|website=Deadline|date=April 3, 2025|access-date=April 4, 2025|archive-date=April 3, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403212358/https://deadline.com/2025/04/crunchyroll-anime-awards-2025-nominations-list-1236358422/|url-status=live}}
References
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