Fans of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime have plenty to look forward to, as the franchise is set to return with both Season 4 and a brand-new theatrical film. The announcements confirm an ambitious release schedule in 2026, expanding the popular isekai universe even further.
New Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
The upcoming film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea will receive a wide international theatrical release, with premieres scheduled across multiple regions between late April and early May 2026.
International Release Dates
– April 28, 2026
Austria
Germany
Switzerland (German-speaking regions)
– April 29, 2026
Switzerland (French-speaking regions)
France
– April 30, 2026
Australia
Brazil
Central America
Chile
Colombia
Denmark
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Peru
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Ukraine
– May 1, 2026
Canada
Ireland
Finland
Norway
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
May 7, 2026
Hungary
– May 8, 2026
Greece
Poland
Romania
The film is expected to expand the story with a new original adventure centered around Rimuru and his allies.
Season 4 Premieres April 3, 2026
Season 4 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will begin airing on April 3, 2026.
The new season will start with two consecutive cours (parts) and is planned to eventually span five parts in total, making it one of the largest anime projects in the franchise so far.
With its mix of political intrigue, large-scale battles, and expanding world-building, the upcoming season is expected to continue Rimuru Tempest’s journey as he leads the Jura Tempest Federation while facing new threats and alliances.
With both a global theatrical film and a massive Season 4 rollout, 2026 is shaping up to be a major year for the Tensura franchise. Fans can expect new characters, intense conflicts, and further development of Rimuru’s ever-growing nation.
