In this episode, we’ll cover the hit soccer series, which is set to receive a live-action film adaptation, currently scheduled for a summer 2026 release. The production is being handled by Credeus, the studio behind other popular live-action projects like Kingdom, and will be directed by Yuji Haibara. A recently released teaser visual focuses on the characters' intense gazes, building anticipation for the casting reveals of the 300 competing strikers. In addition to the film news, Crunchyroll continues to support the franchise by streaming the anime series and the recent spin-off movie centered on the character Nagi Seishiro. This high-stakes story follows a ruthless training program designed to create the world’s greatest egoist to lead Japan to a World Cup victory. Together, these updates highlight the franchise's massive growth across animation and cinema.
