My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (Japanese: 僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ワールドヒーローズミッション, Hepburn: Boku no Hīrō Akademia Za Mūbī: Wārudo Hīrōzu Misshon) is a 2021 Japanese animated superhero film, and the third film based on My Hero Academia manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi. Produced by Bones, the film was directed by Kenji Nagasaki from a screenplay written by Yōsuke Kuroda and stars Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and Yuki Kaji as part of an ensemble cast. In the film, taking place during the Endeavor Agency arc of the manga, Izuku Midoriya and his classmates join the Pro-Heroes around the world for a mission to stop a terrorist plan that will bring an end to humanity.
A third film was initially teased in November 2020 with a key visual featuring Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki. One week after it was first announced, the film was officially confirmed for a 2021 release. Its full title was revealed in March 2021 along with the announcement of the release date. Horikoshi was credited for the original story in the film and the original characters' designs.
The film premiered in Japan on August 6, 2021, and was released in the United States and Canada on October 29. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the animation and plot but criticized the character development. The film has grossed over $47 million worldwide.
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