Just as the Japan re-broadcast of the legendary "Aincrad" arc reached the conclusion of Episode 14, SAO fans were hit with a bombshell announcement. At 1:00 AM JST on Monday, July 6, 2026, the silence was broken by the reveal of the highly anticipated original film, "Sword Art Online the Movie -Integral Domain-." We’ve got the full declassification of the teaser visual, a pulse-pounding trailer, the release window, and the powerhouse staff and cast lineup!
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New Intel Unveiled for the Original Film "Sword Art Online the Movie -Integral Domain-"!
2028 ON SCREEN
Enter a New Stage.
The official title for the upcoming all-new original feature film has been confirmed as "Sword Art Online the Movie -Integral Domain-," and it is officially slated to hit the silver screen in 2028!
To mark the occasion, a striking teaser visual illustrated by Character Designer Yumiko Yamamoto has been released, capturing the essence of this new journey. Additionally, the latest teaser trailer, main staff list, and returning cast members have finally been revealed to the public.
Latest Teaser Trailer
Watch here:
Release Window
In theatre in 2028
Main Staff
Original Story & Concept: Reki Kawahara (Dengeki Bunko)Original Illustrations & Character Design Concept: abec
Director: Shingo Adachi
Character Design: Yumiko Yamamoto
Animation Production: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
Production: SAO MOVIE II Project
Distribution: ANIMEC
Cast
Kirito: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Asuna: Haruka Tomatsu
(C)REKI KAWAHARA/KADOKAWA/SAO MOVIEII Project
© Animate Times
*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
