Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Coming to The UK and Ireland

Detective Conan, aka Case Closed is absolutely massive in Japan. Not only is it a multi-million-selling manga and one of the longest-running animated series in the world, but it is also a highly successful movie franchise. And it only seems to be growing in popularity. The most recent film in the franchise- amazingly, the 29th- opened in Japan in April 2026. Now Trinity CineAsia have announced that they will release Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from June 12, 2026.

The Detective Conan franchise has surpassed ¥10 billion in annual box office revenue for four consecutive years and has attracted over 10 million admissions annually for the past two years. Fallen Angel Of The Highway opened in Japan on April 10, 2026 on a record 526 screens, making it the widest opening in the franchise's history. It went on to deliver the highest grossing opening weekend in the series to date, taking in ¥3.5 billion (approx. $22 million USD) and earning it the top spot on the Japanese box-office chart- and the number three on the global chart, based entirely on a single-market release.

Anchored by the character of  Chihaya Hagiwara and drawing on the emotional legacy of the Police Academy storyline, Fallen Angel Of The Highway expands on the series long-running continuity and ongoing storyline, while remaining structured as a standalone theatrical mystery. In other words, you should be able to enjoy the film whether you are a long-term fan or a newcomer.

This 29th feature is directed by Takahiro Hasui (Mob Psycho 100 III), based on a screenplay written by Takahiro Okura, returning to the franchise after having written Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram. The score is composed by Yugo Kanno (not to be confused with the legendary Yoko Kanno). The returning voice cast is joined by newcomers Ryusei Yokohama (Kokuho) and Mei Hata (Blue Lock).

Cedric Behrel, managing director of Trinity CineAsia, said “We’re very proud to be

bringing such a beloved IP to UK and Irish audiences for the third time running.

Detective Conan has special resonance at home in Japan, of course, where it keeps

topping the box office, but also here, with its connection to a quintessential British icon:

Sherlock Holmes. The response to The Million-dollar Pentagram and One-Eyed

Flashback has been very positive overall. Audiences really enjoyed the action and

humour, with reviewers calling it a great, fresh take on a classic spy adventure suitable

for a wide age range. We look forward to rewarding them with more “case-solving”

activities, such as the one we did with the Sherlock Holmes Museum, which showcases

the franchise’s clever, accessible mystery-solving heart to a more diverse crowd and

creates memorable moments. We are very grateful to TMS for the continued trust they

are placing in us with their most cherished franchise.”

Detective Conan is based on the adventures of teenage sleuth Shinichi Kudo, who was poisoned and transformed back into a primary school-aged child. He still has his mystery-busting brain, however, and continues to solve mysteries that nobody else can solve. The anime TV series will celebrate its 30th birthday this year.

Synopsis

Conan Edogawa and his friends head to Kanagawa for the Motorcycle Festival. On the way, amysterious black motorcycle suddenly appears, speeding out of control and even leaping over their vehicle. Pursuing it is the “Goddess of the Wind,” Kanagawa Traffic Police officer Chihaya Hagiwara. Despite her relentless chase, the rider escapes, leaving her motorcycleheavily damaged. At the venue, the group witnesses the debut of a cutting- edge police motorcycle called “Angel.” Meanwhile, the black bike resurfaces in Tokyo, once again evading police pursuit. Investigation reveals it closely resembles “Angel,” leading authorities to name it “Lucifer” and launch a full-scale search. As the case deepens, Hagiwara is drawn into memories of her late brother Kenji Hagiwara and his colleague Jinpei Matsuda, setting the stage for a high-speed confrontation between the Goddess of the Wind and the Fallen Angel.