My Hero Academia: You're Next

After a devastating war between heroes and villains leaves society scarred, a sudden, towering fortress appears and starts swallowing towns and people. Izuku Midoriya and his friends are pulled into the chaos, trying to protect civilians and figure out what the structure means. When a man who strongly recalls All Might shows up, his presence raises questions about legacy, power, and who can stand as a symbol of peace in a broken world. The film follows the young heroes as they respond to the immediate danger while dealing with the emotional fallout of a world still healing.

Released in 2024, the movie was directed by Tensai Okamura and draws on the original My Hero Academia material by Kohei Horikoshi, with series writing from Yosuke Kuroda. The Japanese voice cast includes Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya, Meru Nukumi as Anna Scervino, Mamoru Miyano as Giulio Gandini, Kenta Miyake as Dark Might / All Might, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Katsuki Bakugo.

Audience response has been generally positive, reflected in a vote average of 7.2/10 from 188 votes. Viewers and reviewers have focused on the film's large-scale action and its focus on how war reshapes people and institutions. Major themes include the burden of symbols, the cost of rebuilding after conflict, mentorship, and the way young heroes cope with responsibility in uncertain times.

Within the larger My Hero Academia franchise, this movie added new faces and scenarios that fueled fan discussion, fan art, and cosplay. The reappearance of an All Might-like figure sparked debate about continuity and legacy, while the fortress set pieces became a visual talking point. For long-time fans, the film reinforced familiar motifs while offering fresh mysteries to unpack.

As of its release, the movie wasn't highlighted by major international awards circuits, but it strengthened the franchise's presence in the anime film landscape and kept fans eagerly anticipating future installments.