Aikatsu Stars! Movie: January 22, 2027 Release Date & Trailer

When does the new Aikatsu Stars! movie release?

Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~ opens in Japanese cinemas on January 22, 2027. BN Pictures announced the date at its October 17 fan meeting in Ikebukuro, alongside the main trailer and key visual. The Japanese title is アイカツスターズ！ ～星々のProgress～; “Progress of the Stars” is an English rendering of the subtitle.

Watch the official main trailer

The full promotional video is linked by both the film’s website and BN Pictures’ press release. It previews the main theme, “Five stars,” performed by Sena, Rie, Miki, Nanase and Kana.

Watch the official trailer on YouTube →

What is Hoshiboshi no Progress about?

With graduation approaching, Yume and her friends receive an invitation from Elza of Neo Venus Ark to perform at Venus Jamboree, an event gathering leading idols from around the world. A mysterious passenger ship, Petit Venus Ark, arrives as the girls face decisions about their dreams and futures.

Returning cast and production staff

The official film website lists:

• Miyu Tomita as Yume Nijino
• Ayaka Asai as Laura Sakuraba
• Megumi Yamaguchi as Koharu Nanakura
• Natsumi Murakami as Ako Saotome
• Yume Miyamoto as Mahiru Kasumi
• Yoko Hikasa as Elza Forte

BN Pictures handles production, with Teruo Sato directing, Yuko Kakihara writing the screenplay and Yukiko Aikei designing the characters.

Is it a new film or an anniversary rerelease?

This is the new film announced as part of the franchise’s tenth-anniversary project. BN Pictures first revealed it in July with an early-2027 window; the October announcement supplies the exact opening date. It should be distinguished from the separate anniversary screening of the original movie.

International release, streaming and tickets

The sources checked for this guide announce a Japanese theatrical opening. They do not name an international release date or streaming service. For Japanese screenings, use the official theater list; the newly announced second round of advance ticket cards goes on sale October 23.

Official sources

• BN Pictures: October 17 release-date and main-trailer announcement
• Official film website: story, cast, staff and trailer
• BN Pictures: July 3 new-film announcement

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