Bleach TYBW Part 4: The Calamity Release Tracker
This is a living Bleach TYBW Part 4: The Calamity release tracker, updated as news drops: current status, the full announcement timeline, what the season will cover, English dub info and where to watch when it airs. Everything is sourced from official announcements and checked against two independent outlets — last verified June 12, 2026.
📅 Expected release
Our honest read: Only 'July 2026' is official. Based on Parts 2-3 (Saturday 23:00 JST slot; Part 2 premiered July 8, 2023), the most likely premiere is Saturday July 4 or July 11, 2026, with the date expected to be confirmed around the June 21 Japan advance screening. Beware a circulating 'July 5' date — that traces to the Anime Expo 2025 announcement date (July 5, 2025), not a confirmed premiere.
🗞️ What we know — announcement timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2024 | Part 4 'The Calamity' officially announced immediately after Part 3's finale, with the first PV. |
| July 4, 2025 | 2026 premiere window confirmed at Anime Expo 2025 with a 'super teaser visual' of fully-Hollowfied Ichigo. |
| December 21, 2025 | Jump Festa: teaser trailer and visual revealed the July 2026 premiere, returning cast and staff (chief director Tomohisa Taguchi, director Hikaru Murata). |
| April 13, 2026 | Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment announced the US theatrical premiere of the first 3 episodes, June 25-29, subbed and dubbed, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content with Tite Kubo and the directors. |
| May 19, 2026 | Main trailer released showing Ichigo vs Yhwach; the official site confirmed a one-day Japan advance screening on June 21. |
| May 29, 2026 | Tickets went on sale for the June 25-29 US theatrical premiere event. |
📖 What it will cover
The Calamity adapts the climax of the Thousand-Year Blood War: the assault on Yhwach's city Wahrwelt atop the Soul King Palace — Gerard Valkyrie and Lille Barro's last stands, Uryu vs Haschwalth, Aizen and Renji joining Ichigo against Yhwach, the Almighty's final defeat, and the 10-years-later epilogue (roughly manga chapters 662-686). Kubo is directly involved and has confirmed anime-original developments for the finale — continuing the pattern where the anime expands the manga's famously rushed ending with new fights and restored Bankai reveals.
🔚 Where Part 3 ended
Part 3 'The Conflict' ended December 28, 2024 with episode 40: Ichigo's Quincy blood was manipulated into cutting down the Soul King, Yhwach absorbed the King and remade the Royal Palace into his city Wahrwelt — leaving Soul Society on the brink as Ichigo's group and the freed Aizen prepare for the final battle (~manga chapter 661). Catching up from earlier? Our Bleach filler list shows the fastest canon path.
Keep reading: Manga: the TYBW arc spans volumes 55-74 (chapters 547-686); Part 4 covers the final stretch (~ch. 662-686), available via VIZ and the Shonen Jump app. Also read Kubo's 2021 anniversary one-shot 'Bleach: No Breaths From Hell' (free on VIZ/MANGA Plus), set after chapter 686 — elements of Kubo's extended ending have been folded into the anime under his supervision.
🎙️ English dub
Parts 1-3 followed a delayed-dub model on Hulu (English dub starting roughly 3-5 weeks after the Japanese premiere). Part 4's English dub is already produced for the June 25-29 theatrical screenings, which run in both subtitled and dubbed formats — expect the dub to roll out on Hulu a few weeks behind the sub simulcast.
📺 Where to watch
- Hulu (US)
- Disney+ (international, incl. Star territories)
- NOT on Crunchyroll — TYBW is a Disney/Hulu exclusive outside Japan
❓ FAQ
When exactly does Bleach TYBW Part 4 premiere?
July 2026 on TV Tokyo — the specific day hasn't been announced as of June 12, 2026. Based on past parts, a Saturday-night premiere in early-to-mid July is most likely.
How many episodes will The Calamity have?
Unconfirmed. Parts 1 and 2 had 13 episodes and Part 3 had 14, each closing with an hour-long double-episode finale, so expect roughly 13-14 episodes again.
Is this really the end of Bleach?
It's the final cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War and the end of the mainline manga story (through chapter 686 and the 10-year timeskip epilogue). The Hell-arc tease from 'No Breaths From Hell' remains a possible future continuation, but nothing is announced.
What are the theater screenings?
Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment are showing the first three episodes in North American theaters June 25-29, 2026, subbed and dubbed, with exclusive bonus content featuring Tite Kubo and the series directors. Japan had a one-day advance screening on June 21.
Where can I stream it?
Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally — same as Parts 1-3. TYBW is not on Crunchyroll.
Will there be an English dub?
Yes — the dub is already done for the June theatrical screenings. On streaming, expect the Hulu dub to start a few weeks after the Japanese broadcast, following the pattern of earlier parts.
📚 Sources
Sourced from: Anime News Network — main trailer · Fathom Entertainment — US theatrical event · AniList — Part 4 entry. Last verified June 12, 2026.