Apothecary Diaries Movie India Release Date: What We Know
⚡ The short answer
Movie: The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure.
Japan release: December 11, 2026.
India release: TBA — but Indian rights are officially confirmed (Crunchyroll + Sony Pictures).
Hindi dub: not announced yet — treat any “confirmed” claim as unverified.
Story: an original tale by series creator Natsu Hyuga, set between Season 3’s two cours.
The official announcement: India is on the list
On October 8, 2026, Crunchyroll announced it had acquired the North American and worldwide rights — excluding Asia, but explicitly including India — to the new Apothecary Diaries anime film, co-distributed with Sony Pictures Entertainment (Anime News Network press release, 9 Oct 2026). Two days later, ANN’s India-specific follow-up confirmed the film “will release in India,” with the date still to be announced (Anime News Network, 10 Oct 2026).
That “explicitly including India” line matters. Most anime films never get India rights confirmed this early — they either arrive months later with little fanfare or skip Indian theatres entirely. An India-specific rights announcement, from the same Crunchyroll–Sony Pictures pairing that brought Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to 1,700+ Indian screens, is the strongest possible signal short of a date.
One housekeeping note: you may see the title written as “The Deceased Empress’ Treasure” in early coverage — that was a mistranslation. The official English title, per Crunchyroll and Anime News Network, is The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure. We’ve used the official title throughout this page.
What the movie actually is
This is not a recap film. The movie tells an original story written by Natsu Hyuga, the creator of the original light novel series — so it counts as canon material, not a highlights reel (ANN, 10 Oct 2026). It’s directed by Norihiro Naganuma at TOHO animation STUDIO, and Mariya Ise joins the cast as a new character, Mu Qing.
Timeline-wise, the film sits between the two cours of Season 3 — Season 3’s first cour is airing now (October 2026), and the second cour arrives in April 2027. So the movie is designed as the bridge: it lands in Japanese theatres on December 11, 2026, right in the gap. If you’re following Season 3, our Apothecary Diaries Season 3 guide covers the Hindi dub status and episode schedule.
Will it release in Indian theatres?
Short answer: Indian rights are confirmed, the date and format are TBA. The ANN India article says the film “will release in India” without specifying theatres vs streaming — but the distributor pairing tells its own story. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment co-distributing an anime film with confirmed India rights is exactly the playbook they ran for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.
And that playbook worked spectacularly. Infinity Castle released in India on September 12, 2025, expanded from 750 to 1,700+ screens on demand, and collected roughly ₹73.65 crore net in India — with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs alongside the Japanese and English versions (Anime Mirchi, box office tracker). It proved, beyond argument, that anime films can be mainstream theatrical events in India.
So the honest read: an Indian theatrical release for the Apothecary Diaries movie is likely but not confirmed. The rights are real, the distributor has the screens, and the precedent is fresh. What could still shift the date: CBFC certification, dubbing schedules, and screen allocation around the December 2026 window. We’ll update this page the moment a date or trailer drops.
Will there be a Hindi dub?
No Hindi dub has been announced. As of October 2026, the film’s Indian language plans are unconfirmed — anyone claiming a Hindi dub is “confirmed” is guessing. Here’s the evidence for and against, so you can judge for yourself:
In favour: Crunchyroll has a real dubbing track record with this franchise in India. The Tamil and Telugu dubs of Season 1 began streaming on July 23, 2024 (Anime News Network, 5 Aug 2024). And Infinity Castle got a full Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu theatrical dub — with the Hindi trailer dropping on August 20, 2025, about three weeks before the September 12 release (Anime Mirchi). A Hindi dub for a theatrically-released anime film in India is now the norm, not the exception.
Against (or rather, unknown): Season 1 of Apothecary Diaries itself never got a Hindi dub — only Tamil and Telugu. Dub announcements for films typically land close to release (weeks, not months), so silence in October says nothing about December either way.
Our take: a Hindi dub is plausible — the Infinity Castle precedent and Crunchyroll’s India dubbing push both point that way — but it is unconfirmed. Watch Crunchyroll India’s and Sony Pictures India’s official channels; that’s where a dub announcement would land first, likely 3–4 weeks before the India release date.
What to watch while you wait
The movie bridges Season 3’s two cours, so the smartest prep is finishing Season 3’s first cour — check our Apothecary Diaries Season 3 guide for the Hindi dub status and where each episode is streaming. New to the series entirely? Our where to watch anime in India guide lists every legal platform with India pricing, so you can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 without hunting.
And mark your calendar loosely: Japan gets the film on December 11, 2026, and Season 3’s second cour follows in April 2027. If the India theatrical release lands in that window, it’ll be a packed few months for Maomao fans.
When is The Apothecary Diaries movie releasing in India?
The India release date is TBA (to be announced). Crunchyroll confirmed on October 8, 2026 that it holds Indian rights to the film, co-distributed with Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Anime News Network’s India-specific report (October 10, 2026) confirms it “will release in India.” Japan’s theatrical date is December 11, 2026. We’ll update this page when the India date is announced.
What is the official title of the Apothecary Diaries movie?
The official English title is The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure, per Crunchyroll and Anime News Network. Early coverage used a mistranslation, “The Deceased Empress’ Treasure” — the official title is the one to search for.
Will the Apothecary Diaries movie have a Hindi dub?
Not announced — the Hindi dub status is unconfirmed as of October 2026. Context in its favour: Season 1 received Tamil and Telugu dubs on Crunchyroll (July 2024), and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle got a full Hindi theatrical dub from the same Crunchyroll–Sony Pictures distributors. But no official Hindi dub announcement exists for this film yet.
Is the Apothecary Diaries movie a recap or an original story?
It’s an original story written by series creator Natsu Hyuga — not a recap film. It is directed by Norihiro Naganuma at TOHO animation STUDIO, with Mariya Ise joining the cast as Mu Qing.
Where does the movie fit in the Apothecary Diaries timeline?
The film is set between the two cours of Season 3. Season 3’s first cour is airing now (October 2026) and the second cour airs in April 2027, with the movie’s Japan release (December 11, 2026) sitting in the gap.
Will the movie release in theatres or on streaming in India?
Unconfirmed. Indian rights are confirmed via Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment — the same pairing that gave Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle a 1,700+ screen Indian theatrical run — which makes theatres likely, but neither the format nor the date has been officially announced.
Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries in India right now?
Seasons 1 and 2 and the currently-airing Season 3 are available on legal streaming platforms in India. See our where to watch anime in India guide for platforms and pricing, and our Season 3 guide for episode and Hindi dub updates.