TMS Entertainment has announced a large-scale rollout for Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram through its newly revealed Cinema Tour 2026. Instead of a traditional standalone release strategy, the studio is bringing the film directly to fans by aligning screenings with some of the biggest anime and pop culture conventions in the United States.
This approach highlights the growing importance of event-based anime experiences, where fans gather not just to watch but to engage with franchises in a shared environment. The tour is expected to run across multiple months, turning each stop into a celebration of the long-running mystery series.
Anime Expo Premiere Leads the Tour Launch
The tour officially begins at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where the North American premiere of the film is scheduled for July 4. Positioned as a headline event, the screening is likely to draw strong attendance from both longtime followers and new viewers curious about the franchise.
Beyond the screening itself, attendees will also have access to themed activities at the TMS booth, including a Detective Conan trivia challenge with exclusive rewards. This combination of film and fan interaction sets the tone for how the rest of the tour will unfold across different cities.
Following its debut, the Cinema Tour will continue across several major conventions, including Otakon, Anime NYC, L.A. Comic Con, Anime Weekend Atlanta, and Anime Frontier. Each location represents a key hub for anime fandom in the U.S., ensuring that the film reaches a wide and engaged audience.
By spacing the screenings across multiple events, the tour extends the film’s visibility throughout the year rather than limiting it to a single release window. This strategy also reinforces the franchise’s presence within convention culture.
Inside The Million-dollar Pentagram Storyline
Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram continues the franchise’s tradition of combining mystery with high-stakes action. The plot is set in Hakodate, where a warning from Kid the Phantom Thief sets off a chain of events centered around historical swords tied to the Shinsengumi.
As Conan Edogawa and Heiji Hattori attempt to prevent the heist, a separate murder case involving a cross-shaped wound begins to unfold. The investigation introduces a mysterious swordsman and hints at a powerful weapon that could alter the course of history. These overlapping threads create a layered narrative that blends historical intrigue with classic detective storytelling.
The Detective Conan franchise, created by Gosho Aoyama, has remained a dominant force in anime for decades. With over 270 million manga copies sold and an anime series that has surpassed 1,000 episodes, its reach continues to expand globally.
The film series has been particularly successful, generating more than $1 billion worldwide and consistently performing at the Japanese box office. This sustained success has allowed the franchise to evolve while maintaining its core identity centered on mystery and deduction.