List of Case Closed films
Twenty-eight feature films have been released based on the manga and anime series Detective Conan, known as Case Closed in North America. The first seven were directed by Kenji Kodama, films eight to fourteen were directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto, films fifteen to twenty-one were directed by Kobun Shizuno, film twenty-two and twenty-six were directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, films twenty-three, twenty-four, and twenty-seven were directed by Chika Nagaoka, and film twenty-five was directed by Susumu Mitsunaka. The films have been released in April of each year starting in 1997, excluding 2020. Each film features an original plotline rather than being an adaptation of the manga's story. Two film comics were released for each film. Funimation Entertainment released an English dubbed version of the first six films retaining the same name and story changes as its main Case Closed dub. Bang Zoom! Entertainment now releases English dubs of Case Closed films through Discotek Media, starting with the Episode One TV special.
Film series
The Time Bombed Skyscraper
The first film, Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper known as Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper in Japan, was released in Japanese theaters on April 19, 1997. It was partly based on Gosho Aoyama's planned ending for his previous series, Magic Kaito. In the movie, a chain of bombing cases occur around Tokyo and is related to Shinichi Kudo's past investigations. The Time Bombed Skyscraper was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on October 3, 2006.The Fourteenth Target
The second film, Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target known as Detective Conan: The Fourteenth Target, in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 1998. The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to stop a serial killer from injuring and, eventually, murdering people related to Richard Moore in an unknown order. The Fourteenth Target was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on November 20, 2007.The Last Wizard of the Century
The third film, Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, known as Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 1999. This movie follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to thwart Phantom Thief Kid's plan to steal a newly discovered Faberge egg. The Last Wizard of the Century was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 15, 2009.Captured in Her Eyes
The fourth film, Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes, known as Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 22, 2000. Rachel Moore becomes entangled in a series of murder cases where police officers of a reopened case were victims; She was able to see the culprit but the trauma of witnessing an attempt at murder gave her amnesia and made herself a target of the killer. Captured in Her Eyes was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 29, 2009.Countdown to Heaven
The fifth film, Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven, known as Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2001. Conan must respond to a series of brutal murders plaguing a newly built Twin Tower complex and its staff and employees. At the same time, the Black Organization are searching for Shiho Miyano. Countdown to Heaven was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on January 19, 2010.The Phantom of Baker Street
The sixth film, Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street, known as Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2002. The story follows Conan Edogawa and several children as they are trapped in Noah's Ark, a virtual reality game where death will result if they lose the game. The Phantom of Baker Street was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on February 16, 2010.Crossroad in the Ancient Capital
The seventh film, Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital, was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2003. The movie follows Conan and Hattori Heiji in Kyoto as they attempt to unmask antique robbers.Magician of the Silver Sky
The eighth film, Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2004. The movie follows a poisoning case on an airliner where both the pilot and co-pilot were also affected, Conan Edogawa and Phantom Thief Kid are forced to take control of the plane.Strategy Above the Depths
The ninth film, Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths, was released to Japanese theaters on April 9, 2005. The movie is set on a cruise ship and integrates the murder of the shipbuilder and a shipwreck disaster.The Private Eyes' Requiem
The tenth film, Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem, was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2006. The plot revolves around Conan Edogawa's investigation of an old murder case as his friends are held hostage in an amusement park.Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure
The eleventh film, Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007. The movie follows Conan Edogawa as he investigates the murder of two scuba divers searching for the alleged treasure left by pirate Anne Bonny on a Japanese island.Full Score of Fear
The twelfth film, Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear, was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2008. The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to discern the culprit targeting the lead singer for the grand opening of a new concert hall.The Raven Chaser
The thirteenth film, Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2009. In the movie, a new member of the Black Organization, Irish, manages to find out Conan Edogawa's identity, putting everyone around him in danger.The Lost Ship in the Sky
The fourteenth film, Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2010. In the film, Jirokichi Suzuki invites Conan Edogawa and his friends to ride the world's largest airship, but an unknown mysterious terrorist group hijacks the ship and releases a deadly virus.Quarter of Silence
The fifteenth film, Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence, was released to Japanese theaters on April 16, 2011. In the film, Conan Edogawa and his friends go to a town near a recently constructed dam to enjoy snow, as well as to find the truth behind a bombing case.The Eleventh Striker
The sixteenth film, Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, was released to Japanese theaters on April 14, 2012. The story revolves around soccer and a timed bomb in the stadium.Private Eye in the Distant Sea
The seventeenth film, Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea, was released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2013. The story follows a case that occurs on an Aegis vessel.Dimensional Sniper
The eighteenth film, Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper, was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2014. The story follows the FBI and Japanese Police as they try to stop a sniper causing chaos in Tokyō after killing a number of people.Sunflowers of Inferno
The nineteenth film, Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2015. The movie revolves around the Kaito Kid's announcement of a heist, where he will steal Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings. and Conan's attempts to discover the motives behind his sudden interest in the paintings, leading him to the possibility of an impostor posing as the Kaito Kid. Sunflowers of Inferno was released in the United States on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on January 25, 2022.The Darkest Nightmare
The twentieth film, Case Closed: The Darkest Nightmare, known as Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 16, 2016. The movie features Akai, Bourbon and, RUM. The Detective Boys and Professor Agasa meet a woman with amnesia, who regains her memory after seeing beaming colorful light, leading the Men In Black to them. The Darkest Nightmare was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on September 28, 2021.Crimson Love Letter
The twenty-first film, Case Closed: Crimson Love Letter, known as Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2017. The case follows an incident in Kyoto, where Kazuha is entered into a card competition. Crimson Love Letter was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on December 29, 2020.Zero the Enforcer
The twenty-second film, Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer, known as Detective Conan: Zero The Enforcer in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 13, 2018. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs at Tokyo. The police force tries to find the culprit of this mess, and end up suspecting Mouri Kogoro. Conan finds out that Amuro was the one who framed Kogoro and that Amuro is working with the NPA. Conan must prove Kogoro's innocence, figure out who the real culprit is, and find out what Amuro is up to. Zero the Enforcer was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on September 29, 2020.The Fist of Blue Sapphire
The twenty-third film, Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire, known as Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 12, 2019. The movie revolves around a Kaito Kid heist taking place in Singapore, the first time the primary setting is in another Asian country. The Fist of Blue Sapphire was released in North America by Discotek Media on July 26, 2022.The Scarlet Bullet
The twenty-fourth film, Case Closed: The Scarlet Bullet, known as Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet in Japan, was supposed to be released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2020, but was postponed to April 16, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie revolves around the Akai family as they and Conan investigate incidents that occur in Japan during the World Sports Games. The Scarlet Bullet was released in North America on digital on November 20, 2023.The Bride of Halloween
The twenty-fifth film, Case Closed: The Bride of Halloween, known as Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2022. The movie revolves around the incidents in Shibuya that gets Rei Furuya in danger, along with the reappearance of a disguised bomber named "Plamya", who he encountered with his now deceased classmates from the police academy three years ago. The Bride of Halloween was released in North America on digital on August 25, 2024.Black Iron Submarine
The twenty-sixth film, Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, was released to Japanese theaters on April 14, 2023. The movie revolves around the new Interpol marine facility "Pacific Buoy", where a female engineer is kidnapped by the Black Organization, seeking for her new-kind face recognition system. Meanwhile, Conan is concerned that Haibara's identity might have been exposed during the incident. Black Iron Submarine was released in North America on digital on August 24, 2025.The Million-Dollar Pentagram
The twenty-seventh film, Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram was released to Japanese theaters on April 12, 2024. The movie revolves around a Kaito Kid heist taking place in Hakodate, where a mysterious man is murdered with a pentagram sword on his body. Meanwhile, Conan and Heiji need to find the truth behind it, before it's too late.One-Eyed Flashback
The twenty-eighth film, Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback is releasing to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2025. The movie revolves around a Mouri Kogoro, Yamato Kansuke and Nagano Prefecture police taking place in Nagano Prefecture, When Nobeyama radio observatory, a facility of the JAXA in Minamimaki, is threatened with a terrorist attack, Conan, Kogoro, and Nagano Prefecture police, Yamato, Komei and Yui come together to solve the mystery before it plagues Japan.Fallen Angel of the Highway
The 29th film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway is set to release on Japan theaters on April 10, 2026.Spin-off films
Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie
Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie was released to Japanese theaters on December 7, 2013. It is a sequel to the 2009 television special Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan. The plot follows Conan as he sets out to apprehend Lupin III, the suspect behind the theft of a jewel called the Cherry Sapphire.Specials
Detective Conan: The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: His History's Worst Two Days, known as 名探偵コナン 江戸川コナン失踪事件 ~史上最悪の二日間~, is a television special which aired in Japan on December 26, 2014. It was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on 12 February 2015.Case Closed Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small, known as Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small, is a television special which aired in Japan on December 9, 2016. It was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on February 8, 2017. It was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on July 28, 2020.
Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi, known as 名探偵コナン 緋色の不在証明, is a compilation film combining footage from various television anime episodes that center on the Akai family. It was released as a theatrical film with a three-week limited run in Japan from February 11 to March 4, 2021, before the release of Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet. The film was also released in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In Vietnam, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi was released to Japanese theaters online on YouTube by POPS in a limited one and a half month.
Detective Conan: Love Story at Police Headquarters ~Wedding Eve~, known as 名探偵コナン 本庁の刑事恋物語～結婚前夜～, is a television compilation special combining footage from various television anime episodes that center on Wataru Takagi and Miwako Sato, which aired in Japan on April 15, 2022, on the release day of Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween.
Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara ~Black Iron Mystery Train~, known as 名探偵コナン 灰原哀物語 ～黒鉄のミステリートレイン～, is a compilation film combining footage from "Jet-Black Mystery Train" arc, as well as various television anime episodes that center on Ai Haibara. It was released as a theatrical film with a limited run in Japan from January 6, 2023, before the release of Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.
Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief, known as 名探偵コナン vs. 怪盗キッド, is a compilation film combining footage from "Conan vs. Kaitō Kid" arc, as well as various television anime episodes that center on Conan and Kaitō Kid, while adding new footage. It was released as a theatrical film with a limited run in Japan from January 5, 2024, before the release of Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.