Over the last few years, Crunchyroll has become one of the most popular and convenient platforms for anime fans to enjoy their favorite shows. The site is constantly looking for new shows and films to bring its audience the entertainment they crave. The latest and subtle addition to its catalog will makeOverlordfans happier than ever, as one of the best movies in the franchise is now available for them to enjoy.
On April 24, the streaming giant announced thatThe Sacred Kingdomfilm would be uploaded to the platform.Fans all around the world can now access their Crunchyroll account to enjoy this amazing film, considered by many as one of the greatest movies released in recent years.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Is Available for Streaming
Crunchyroll Recently Added This Incredible Film
On April 24, at 5 PM PT, Crunchyroll made theOverlord: The Sacred Kingdommovie available for fans to enjoy on their platform. The introduction of this film to their catalog came as a surprise to many fans of this beloved series,since there was no announcement. This is the first time the movie has been available for American fans to see since its brief screening back in November 2024. Although the series isnot as popular as other beloved anime, its movie was quite successful during its release.
The film, directed by Noyuki Ito and based on the original light novels by Kugane Maruyama, is now available for fans to stream in the comfort of their homes. It is important to remind fans thatit is necessary to pay for a Crunchyroll subscriptionto access the movie,as it is not a part of their free titles.Nonetheless, the rest of theOverlordseries, considered by many asone of the best Isekai ever created, is still available to stream.
Why Is the Sacred Kingdom So Beloved?
The Film Is an Amazing Sequel to the Anime
Overlordis an anime that follows the story of Momonga, better known as Ainz, a player of the world-famous MMORPG game YGGDRASIL. He becomes trapped in the world of the game after the servers are closed, forced to act as the cold-hearted Sorcerer King.The Sacred Kingdomfilm is a direct sequel to the adventures of the protagonist during season 4 of the anime, and covers the events of the Roble Sacred Kingdom arc of the light novels.
Ainz and his army of undead warriors join forces with the Slane Theocracy to defeat an even bigger threat, the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth. The movie was praised for its incredible work adapting the events of the original story and translating them for the big screen. The animation, soundtrack, and voice acting are among the best theOverlordfranchise has to offer. Nevertheless, seeing it without any knowledge of the previous seasons can make it an extremely confusing experience, so it is recommended that fans watch the anime before accessing the film.
