Detective Conan Movies in Order (1997-2026): All 29 Films Ranked and by Character

There are 29 Detective Conan (Case Closed) theatrical movies as of 2026, running from The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997) to Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026). This guide lists every film in release order, ranks them by Japan box office, and indexes the best entries by the character you came for - Kaito Kid, FBI sniper Shuichi Akai, or Rei Furuya (Amuro).

Most of the movies are self-contained mysteries, so you do not have to watch all 29 to enjoy the big ones. Below you will find the full list, the highest-grossing films, and a character-by-character shortlist so you can jump straight to the arcs you like.

• Total films: 29 (1997-2026); no film released in 2020.
• First movie: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997).
• Newest movie: Fallen Angel of the Highway (April 10, 2026).
• Highest-grossing: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024) at about ¥15.8 billion.
• Do you need to watch in order? No - most are standalone cases; a handful tie into the Black Organization storyline.

Every Detective Conan movie in order (1997-2026)

Here is the complete release-order list with each film's reported Japan box office. The numbers show a clear pattern: the series was a steady mid-size hit for two decades, then jumped into blockbuster territory from Zero the Enforcer (2018) onward.

*Fallen Angel of the Highway was still in theaters as this was written; its gross is the reported figure as of September 2026. There was no Detective Conan film in 2020 - The Scarlet Bullet was pushed to 2021 by the pandemic.

Akibato does not stock a dedicated Detective Conan line, but if the collecting bug bites while you binge, you can browse anime figures and Ichiban Kuji shipped from Japan across the series it does carry.

Do you need to watch the Detective Conan movies in order?

No. Each Detective Conan movie is built as a standalone whodunit with its own villain and setting, so a newcomer can start with almost any of the recent hits. The films rarely spoil manga plot points, which is why they draw far bigger audiences than a normal continuity-locked franchise would.

The exception is the Black Organization thread. A cluster of films - Countdown to Heaven (2001), The Raven Chaser (2009), The Darkest Nightmare (2016), and Black Iron Submarine (2023) - lean on Conan's secret identity and the syndicate that shrank him. You will enjoy those more if you already know the core setup.

If you want the underlying story of who Conan really is, our Detective Conan watch order guide maps out the series and the key canon episodes before you dive into the films.

The highest-grossing Detective Conan movies, ranked

The franchise now regularly tops ¥9-15 billion per film in Japan, a scale that puts it among the country's biggest annual releases. Here are the ten highest earners by reported Japan gross.

• 1. The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024) - ~¥15.8B. A Kaito Kid heist thriller; the highest-grossing film in the series.
• 2. One-Eyed Flashback (2025) - ~¥14.74B.
• 3. Black Iron Submarine (2023) - ~¥13.88B. A Black Organization story centered on Ai Haibara.
• 4. Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026) - ~¥13.7B. The newest film (see below).
• 5. The Bride of Halloween (2022) - ~¥9.78B. An Amuro/police-academy focus.
• 6. The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019) - ~¥9.37B. A Kaito Kid entry set in Singapore.
• 7. Zero the Enforcer (2018) - ~¥9.18B. The film that made Rei Furuya (Amuro) a box-office draw.
• 8. The Scarlet Bullet (2021) - ~¥7.65B. The Akai family in the spotlight.
• 9. The Crimson Love Letter (2017) - ~¥6.89B.
• 10. The Darkest Nightmare (2016) - ~¥6.33B. Akai and Amuro on opposite sides.

The takeaway for a new viewer: the modern films (2018 onward) are both the biggest and the easiest to start with, because they are polished, action-forward, and built to welcome first-timers.

The best Detective Conan movies by character

Detective Conan's movie fandom is often organized less by plot and more by favorite character. If you are here for a specific fan-favorite, use these shortlists.

Kaito Kid (Phantom Thief Kid) movies

The gentleman thief anchors the series' most playful heist films. The core Kaito Kid movies are:

• The Last Wizard of the Century (1999)
• Magician of the Silver Sky (2004)
• The Lost Ship in the Sky (2010)
• Sunflowers of Inferno (2015)
• The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019)
• The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024)

Shuichi Akai (FBI sniper) movies

The stoic FBI marksman is the pick for fans who want tension and long-range gunplay. His standout films are:

• Dimensional Sniper (2014)
• The Darkest Nightmare (2016)
• The Scarlet Bullet (2021), which also spotlights the wider Akai family, including Masumi Sera.

Rei Furuya / Amuro (Bourbon) movies

The triple-agent - detective, Public Security officer, and Black Organization member - carries the series' biggest modern hits. Start with:

• The Darkest Nightmare (2016)
• Zero the Enforcer (2018)
• The Bride of Halloween (2022)
• Black Iron Submarine (2023)

Ai Haibara and the Black Organization movies

For the overarching syndicate plot and Haibara's (Sherry's) backstory, the essential films are Countdown to Heaven (2001) - the first movie to pull the Black Organization into the main story - The Raven Chaser (2009), and Black Iron Submarine (2023), in which Haibara is abducted as her true identity is nearly exposed.

Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026): the newest movie

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway is the 29th film, released in Japan on April 10, 2026. It was directed by Takahiro Hasui with a screenplay by Takahiro Okura, and its plot centers on a conspiracy involving self-driving cars and big data - a "torn-from-the-headlines" mystery rather than a Black Organization showdown.

The main cast is the core group: Conan, Ran Mori, Kogoro Mori, Ai Haibara, and Masumi Sera, with a new Kanagawa police officer, Chihaya Hagiwara, featured in promotions. Unusually for a recent film, Akai, Amuro, and Kaito Kid are not the headline draws this time.

At the box office it earned roughly ¥13.7 billion (about US$88 million) as of September 2026, making it the top-grossing Japanese release of 2026 and the fourth-highest Detective Conan film ever, behind The Million-Dollar Pentagram, One-Eyed Flashback, and Black Iron Submarine.

The film also carries a somber note: it was the final performance of Wakana Yamazaki as Ran Mori. Yamazaki, who had voiced Ran for roughly three decades, died on April 18, 2026, at age 61; Akemi Okamura (Nami in One Piece) has taken over the role.

Where to watch the Detective Conan movies

Streaming availability for the Detective Conan films varies a lot by region and shifts over time, so check your local service rather than assuming. In many territories, older films rotate through subscription platforms while the newest movies stay in theaters and on premium digital or disc before streaming.

Physical media is often the most reliable way to own the films with English subtitles, and it is a natural fit if you also collect. Fans building a mystery-anime shelf frequently branch into figures and prize (Ichiban Kuji) lines from other Japanese series; you can browse what Akibato ships from Japan and read our guide to the types of anime figures before you start. If you also follow the year's other big theatrical anime, see our Demon Slayer Infinity Castle streaming guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many Detective Conan movies are there in 2026?

There are 29 theatrical Detective Conan (Case Closed) movies as of 2026, from The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997) to Fallen Angel of the Highway (2026). No film was released in 2020.

What is the highest-grossing Detective Conan movie?

The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024) is the highest-grossing film in the series at roughly ¥15.8 billion in Japan, followed by One-Eyed Flashback (2025) and Black Iron Submarine (2023).

Do I need to watch the Detective Conan movies in order?

No. Almost every film is a self-contained mystery. Only the Black Organization films - such as Countdown to Heaven, The Raven Chaser, The Darkest Nightmare, and Black Iron Submarine - reward knowing the core story first.

Which Detective Conan movies have Kaito Kid?

Kaito Kid headlines The Last Wizard of the Century (1999), Magician of the Silver Sky (2004), The Lost Ship in the Sky (2010), Sunflowers of Inferno (2015), The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019), and The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024).

What is the newest Detective Conan movie?

The newest film is Fallen Angel of the Highway, released in Japan on April 10, 2026. It grossed about ¥13.7 billion, the fourth-highest in the franchise, and was Wakana Yamazaki's final performance as Ran Mori.

Key takeaways

• There are 29 Detective Conan movies (1997-2026); most are standalone, so you can start almost anywhere.
• The modern films (2018 onward) are both the biggest earners and the most newcomer-friendly.
• The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024) is the highest-grossing entry at ~¥15.8 billion.
• Pick by character: Kaito Kid for heists, Akai for sniper tension, Amuro for the biggest modern hits, Haibara for the Black Organization arc.
• The 2026 film, Fallen Angel of the Highway, is the fourth-highest earner and a tribute to the late Wakana Yamazaki.

Sources

• Wikipedia - List of Case Closed films (release order and box office)
• Wikipedia - Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
• FandomWire - Fallen Angel of the Highway box office
• CBR - Wakana Yamazaki, voice of Ran Mouri, passes away
• FUN! JAPAN - Detective Conan movie guide