When Does ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity’ Release & How to Watch?

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity finally has an official release date, and fans won’t have to wait much longer. The new installment premieres on July 25, 2026, first airing in Japan on TV Tokyo at 11 PM JST (via the official website) before streaming internationally through Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in select regions.

The Thousand-Year Blood War has already delivered some of the biggest battles in Bleach history, but the story is far from over. As the final saga moves closer to its ending, Ichigo Kurosaki faces his toughest challenge yet. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date, release time, what to expect, and where you can watch the anime.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Release Date And Time

The wait is almost over for Bleach fans. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will premiere in Japan on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11 PM JST on TV Tokyo. This will be the first place where fans can watch the new installment.

Yhwach from a still. | Credit: Pierrot Films

Soon after the Japanese broadcast, the anime will arrive for international viewers. VIZ Media has confirmed that The Calamity will begin streaming in the United States on July 25 at 7:30 AM PDT (via @VIZMedia on Twitter/X). Fans in select countries around the world will also be able to stream it on Disney+ on the same day.

Here is the release schedule across major regions –

So, no matter where you live, you won’t have to wait long to join Ichigo’s next battle.

What To Expect From Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity

The Calamity continues adapting Tite Kubo’s final manga arc. The first episode of Part 4 (overall episode 41) – The Calamity is titled “GOD OF THUNDER,” setting the stage for the next major phase of the Thousand-Year Blood War. According to the official synopsis, Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryu Ishida finally stand side by side again as friends and allies. Along with Orihime Inoue and Yasutora “Chad” Sado, Ichigo heads toward Yhwach’s throne room for what could become the biggest battle of the series so far.

The action doesn’t stop there. Haschwalth stands before Uryu as the King’s light begins glowing in his eyes, hinting that something dangerous is about to happen. Outside the castle, Yoruichi Shihouin battles Askin Nakk Le Vaar until Kisuke Urahara arrives to save her and reveal a plan that could turn the fight in their favor. At the same time, strange events begin spreading across the Human World, Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, showing that the balance of all three realms is starting to fall apart.

According to the official website, the anime is once again being produced by Pierrot Films, with Tomohisa Taguchi returning as director and series composer alongside Masaki Hiramatsu. Shiro Sagisu is back to compose the music, while Tite Kubo continues to supervise the adaptation. Like the previous cours, fans can also expect expanded scenes and anime-original additions that build on the original manga.

Where To Watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity

Fans in Japan can watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity on TV Tokyo. It is expected to become available on other Japanese streaming platforms shortly after the television broadcast.

Jugram Haschwalth from a still. | Credit: Pierrot Films

In the United States, VIZ Media will stream the anime exclusively on Hulu, allowing U.S. fans to watch the latest installment just hours after it airs in Japan. For viewers outside the United States, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will stream on Disney+ in select international regions. Availability may differ depending on your country, so it is worth checking your local Disney+ library before the premiere.

So now the big question: Are you excited for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, and which fight are you looking forward to seeing the most? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will be available to watch on Hulu from July 25, 2026.