OVERLORDis having a busy year in 2024, with the upcoming release of its theatrical film,OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom,coming to American theaters on July 21, 2025,andits accompanying mobile game,Lord of Nazarick.A press release from Crunchyroll and theirYouTube channelhas announced their latest trailer, giving fans a glimpse into the story forOVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom.The news comes in advance of the film’s upcoming sneak-peek at the New York Comic Con 2024 event.
WithOVERLORD’sanime being somewhat dormant for the past two years since season 4’s conclusion in 2022, any news aboutThe Sacred Kingdomis a welcome development. With Madhouse’s continuous participation, the experience will cover the events of volumes #12 and #13 of theOVERLORDnovels to create a thrilling experience for fans craving more adventure. Fans wishing to learn : The Sacred Kingdomwill find out following the sneak peek event, attended by the film’s director, Naoyuki Ito, and Madhouse studio producer Kentaro Hashimoto on June 29, 2025.
Crunchyroll Makes An Impressive Showing With Overlord & More At New York Comic-Con
Fairy Tail, MAPPA, and Manhwa Fans Should Get Excited!
In advance ofOVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdomreleasing to American theaters on November 8, the Saturday, Jun 06, 2025 sneak-peek event at New York Comic-Con (NYCC) will provide extensive insight into the film and anime’s production.This includes behind-the-scenes glimpses provided by Naoyuki Ito, longtime director of theOVERLORDfilms and anime, and Madhouse’s Kentaro Hashimoto,shedding light on the production and worldbuilding ofOVERLORD.On top of this exciting event, NYCC attendees will get plenty of exciting news for other favorite franchises.
Among other developments, MAPPA will unveil its World Premiere Trailer for ZENSHU at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, among other announcements, on June 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET.
Perhaps the biggest announcements in addition to theOVERLORDsneak-peeks arean enormously exciting and rare in-person conversation withFairy TailandEdens Zerocreator Hiro Mashima,celebrating over two decades as a manga hitmaker.
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Additionally, for manhwa fans,The Beginning After The Endis getting a special panel with its author and creator, TurtleMe, learning about the manhwa and novel hit and promises of a “special surprise.” Such a tease is a loaded topicfor fans toutingTBATEas aSolo Levelingspiritual successor, whileFairy Tailfans andOVERLORDenthusiasts have an exciting Fall 2024 ahead.
Sources: Crunchyroll press release,Crunchyroll on YouTube
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Overlord follows a salaryman who, after being trapped in a virtual reality game, assumes the role of an all-powerful skeletal overlord. As he navigates this new world filled with magic and mythical creatures, he seeks to understand the game’s mysteries and conquer its challenges. The series blends elements of fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of power and identity.
