TL;DR: The fourth 'My Hero Academia' movie, titled 'My Hero Academia The Movie: You’re Next,' is scheduled for release in Japan on August 2, 2024. This follows the anime’s seventh season premiere in May 2024. The film will continue the story within the season 7 timeline, featuring key contributors like Kohei Horikoshi as the character designer and a talented staff including director Tensai Okamura and writer Yosuke Kuroda. With the main voice cast returning, the movie promises to deliver the same thrilling and inspirational story that has captivated fans worldwide, emphasizing the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a hero-in-training without superpowers in a world where they are the norm.

Announcing 'My Hero Academia The Movie: You’re Next'

Fans of 'My Hero Academia' can mark their calendars as the fourth installment of the movie series, titled 'My Hero Academia The Movie: You’re Next,' is officially set to premiere in Japan on August 2, 2024. This announcement follows the planned release of the anime’s seventh season on May 4, 2024. The title of the new movie was revealed alongside an exciting new trailer and visual, stirring anticipation among the franchise's followers.

Creative Team Behind the New Movie

The upcoming movie will see the return of the original 'My Hero Academia' author, Kohei Horikoshi, as the general supervisor and character designer. Joining him is a skilled team, including director Tensai Okamura, writer Yosuke Kuroda, character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, and music composer Yuki Hayashi. Animation advisor Kenji Nagasaki and the renowned anime studio BONES are also integral to bringing this new chapter to life. Fans can expect the return of the main voice cast, adding a familiar touch to the new storyline.

The Movie's Setting and Crunchyroll’s Synopsis

Set within the timeline of the anime's seventh season, 'My Hero Academia The Movie: You’re Next' promises to continue the dynamic storytelling that the series is known for. The story follows the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of being a hero in a world where eighty percent of the population possesses some form of superpower, known as "quirks." Izuku’s journey is particularly challenging as he was born without any superpowers, yet he remains undeterred in his goal to enroll in one of the world's most prestigious hero academies. This narrative of perseverance and determination has resonated with fans globally, as reflected in the series' streaming on Crunchyroll.