On 12th June, Japan's most famous detective arrives in UK theatres for his 29th adventure: Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway. Directed by Takahiro Hasui (Mob Psycho 100 III), with the screenplay by Takahiro Okura, who previously wrote Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, the film aims to balance accessibility for new audiences and provide franchise rewards for long-time fans. The score is composed by Yugo Kanno (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, PSYCHO-PASS). The core voice cast is joined by live-action talents Ryusei Yokohama (Kokuho) and Mei Hata (Blue Lock).
The Detective Conan franchise continues to demonstrate extraordinary box office longevity, having surpassed ¥10 billion in annual box office revenue for four consecutive years and attracting over 10 million admissions annually for the past two years. Fallen Angel of the Highway opened in Japan on 10 April 2026 on a record 526 screens, marking the widest domestic release in the franchise’s history, and delivered the series’ biggest opening weekend to date, grossing ¥3.5 billion (approx. $22 million USD). It debuted at No.1 at the Japanese weekend box office and ranked No.3 globally for the weekend of 10–12 April, achieved entirely from a single market release.
Anchored by the character of Chihaya Hagiwara and drawing on the emotional legacy of the Police Academy storyline, Fallen Angel of the Highway expands the series’ long-running narrative continuity while remaining structured as a standalone theatrical mystery.
Cedric Behrel, managing director of Trinity CineAsia, stated: “We’re very proud to be bringing such a beloved IP to UK and Irish audiences for the third time running. Detective Conan has special resonance at home in Japan, of course, where it keeps topping the box office, but also here, with its connection to a quintessential British icon: Sherlock Holmes. The response to The Million-dollar Pentagram and One-Eyed Flashback has been very positive overall. Audiences really enjoyed the action and humour, with reviewers calling it a great, fresh take on a classic spy adventure suitable for a wide age range. We look forward to rewarding them with more “case-solving” activities, such as the one we did with the Sherlock Holmes Museum, which showcases the franchise’s clever, accessible mystery-solving heart to a more diverse crowd and creates memorable moments. We are very grateful to TMS for the continued trust they are placing in us with their most cherished franchise.”
Synopsis:
Conan Edogawa and his friends head to Kanagawa for the Motorcycle Festival. On the way, a mysterious black motorcycle suddenly appears, speeding out of control and even leaping over their vehicle. Pursuing it is the “Goddess of the Wind,” Kanagawa Traffic Police officer Chihaya Hagiwara. Despite her relentless chase, the rider escapes, leaving her motorcycle
heavily damaged. At the venue, the group witnesses the debut of a cutting-edge police motorcycle called “Angel.” Meanwhile, the black bike resurfaces in Tokyo, once again evading police pursuit. Investigation reveals it closely resembles “Angel,” leading authorities to name it “Lucifer” and launch a full-scale search. As the case deepens, Hagiwara is drawn into memories of her late brother Kenji Hagiwara and his colleague Jinpei Matsuda, setting the stage for a high-speed confrontation between the Goddess of the Wind and the Fallen Angel.
Japanese Trailer:
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