LUPIN THE IIIRD: THE MOVIE – THE IMMORTAL BLOODLINE
ARRIVES ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON MARCH 24TH
AND ON BLU-RAY™ JULY 21ST
The world’s greatest thief is back — and this time, immortality itself stands in his way. LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline, from legendary director Takeshi Koike (Redline), is coming to major digital platforms on March 24th, and to Blu-ray™ on July 21st by GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company.
Few characters in the history of anime and manga have left a mark as indelible as Lupin III. Created by the legendary Monkey Punch in 1967, the cool, mischievous and hilarious “Red Jacket” Lupin won over the hearts of millions, cementing his popularity and building a devoted global fanbase that has only grown over more than five decades.
The series inspired multiple television series and films, launching its first feature film in 1978 with LUPIN III: The Mystery of Mamo, followed by the directorial debut and first feature film from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki with the beloved 1979 classic LUPIN III: The Castle of Cagliostro, and LUPIN III: The First, the first film in the franchise to be animated in 3DCG. Under Koike’s iconic style, The Immortal Bloodline brings fans the first traditionally animated feature film in the franchise in nearly 30 years since Lupin III: Dead or Alive (1996). For fans who have followed Lupin’s exciting adventures since the beginning — and for those discovering the thrill of the chase for the first time — LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline is a thrilling new chapter worthy of the legend.
After fending off a series of skilled assassins, gentleman thief Lupin III and his band of allies follow a strange invitation to an uncharted island. When their plane is shot down, the gang is stranded and soon hunted by the island’s inhabitants, past enemies, and a monstrous immortal being known as Muom, who threatens to destroy Lupin’s legacy. As a deadly toxic fog settles over them, Lupin must confront his greatest enemy in his most daring escapade yet.
Legendary director Takeshi Koike returns to the LUPIN THE IIIRD franchise after six years with his latest devilish spin on Monkey Punch’s original manga. LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline infuses Koike’s signature stylish action with the classic pulpy tones of Monkey Punch’s work for an exhilarating sci-fi tour de force.
Bonus Features:
- Director & Cast Post-Screening Talk
- Stage Greetings
- Teasers & Trailers