Midnight Horror School: The Movie.

Midnight Horror School: The Movie is a Japanese computer-animated anime film based on the series Midnight Horror School. The movie was released in Japan theaters by Toho and Toei Animation, it is also distributed worldwide by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox (in association with StudioCanal).
== Plot: ==
The movie begins with the students of Midnight Horror School are having a party in their school. But then, they hear something coming from outside and it's revealed to be an evil monster named "Gargantua" who is trying to destroy everything that he sees (including people). The students of Midnight Horror School are trying to stop Gargantua from destroying everything, but they can't. Then the principal comes and tells them that he has a plan on how to defeat Gargantua once and for all: They must go back in time (using their school's Time Machine) to the past and find a way on how to defeat Gargantua. The students of Midnight Horror School agree with their principal's plan, so they go back in time (using their school's Time Machine).
The movie then cuts into 3 different stories: In one story, Ampoo, Borocca and Chaps are in the past (in a forest) trying to find something that can defeat Gargantua. In another story, Docky is also in the past (at his house), but he's not looking for anything because he doesn't know about what's going on. In the last story, Enton is also in the past (in a city) trying to find something that can defeat Gargantua as well.
The movie then cuts back into one big story: The students of Midnight Horror School are still looking for anything that can defeat Gargantua. Then they find a sword that can destroy anything, so the students of Midnight Horror School go back to their school and use it on Gargantua (which defeats him). The movie ends with everyone celebrating for defeating Gargantua once and for all.
== Distributed: ==
The movie was distributed worldwide by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox (in association with StudioCanal). The film is also released in Japan theaters by Toho and Toei Animation.
== Soundtrack: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie Soundtrack is the soundtrack to Midnight Horror School: The Movie. It was released on March 20, 2020 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Toho Records in association with Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox (in English).
The soundtrack features songs from the movie, as well as previously unreleased tracks that were inspired by it. The album was produced and arranged by Yuki Hayashi (who also composed for My Hero Academia).
The Japanese version of Midnight Horror School: The Movie Soundtrack is released on March 20, 2020 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Toho Records in association with Toei Animation.
The English version of Midnight Horror School: The Movie Soundtrack is released on March 20, 2020 by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in the United States) and 20th Century Fox (in the United Kingdom) in association with StudioCanal.
== Animation: ==
The animation for Midnight Horror School: The Movie was done by Toei Animation (who also animated Dragon Ball Z, One Piece and Digimon). It is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in the United States) and 20th Century Fox (in the United Kingdom).
== Similars To: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie is similar to other movies like Toy Story, Shrek 2, Monsters University & Hotel Transylvania. It's also a crossover between Midnight Horror School and other movies like Toy Story, Shrek 2 & Monsters University.
== Trailers: ==
The first trailer for Midnight Horror School: The Movie was released on December 20, 2019 by Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).
The second trailer for Midnight Horror School: The Movie was released on January 20, 2020 by Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).
== Production/Development: ==
Midnight Horror School creator Naomi Iwata announced that there will be a Midnight Horror School movie in the works. The film was originally going to be released on March 20, 2020 by Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).
== Casting: ==
The cast for Midnight Horror School: The Movie is the same as Midnight Horror School.
== Release: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie was released in Japan theaters on March 20, 2020 by Toei Animation and Toho (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English). It is also distributed worldwide by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in the United States) and 20th Century Fox (in the United Kingdom).
== Screening: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie was screened at Anime Expo on July 4, 2020. It is also shown in Japan theaters by Toei Animation and Toho (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).
== Home media: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie was released on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack by Toei Video in Japan on July 20, 2020. It is also released in the United States by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English) and worldwide by StudioCanal (in association with Toei Animation).
== Reception: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews with a weighted average score of 8/10.
== Box office: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie grossed $1 million in Japan and worldwide (in association with Toei Animation).
== Accolades: ==
Midnight Horror School: The Movie was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards. It is also won a Golden Globe Award and an Annie Award (for best animated feature). Midnight Horror School creator Naomi Iwata received a nomination from BAFTA, but lost to Hayao Miyazaki (for Spirited Away).
== Legacy: ==
Midnight Horror School creator Naomi Iwata announced that there will be a Midnight Horror School sequel called "Midnight Horror High". The film is set for release on March 20, 2021 by Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).
== Categories: ==
Midnight Horror School, Midnight Horror High.
== Trivia: ==
Midnight Horror School creator Naomi Iwata announced that there will be a Midnight Horror High movie in the works. The film is set for release on March 20, 2021 by Toei Animation (in Japanese) and Warner Bros., Universal Pictures & Paramount Pictures (in English).