Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 is finally happening, and we now have the all-important release window to focus in on. The iconic anime series is coming to an end after more than two decades with this new batch of episodes, officially titled The Calamity, and fans can't wait to see what's in store for the story and the main characters.
2026 is going to be a huge year for anime, with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 and Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 kick-starting a season that will see the return of some beloved titles. Bleach is definitely near the top of the list and is raising more expectations than any other new anime this year. The adaptation of the manga's final arc gets closer, with Ichigo and his allies set to do their best to thwart Yhwach's endgame. Will they succeed?
Below, we've put together a guide on everything we know so far about Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 release date, plot details, which chapters are being adapted, trailers, where to watch it, and more. Lock in for one of the best anime sagas of all time. For more, check out other exciting upcoming releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2, and don't forget to get up to speed with our guide on how to watch Bleach in order.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 release date
Right now, the official word on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War season 4 is that it will be released in July 2026. The news was confirmed at Jump Festa 2025.
Not that we should be surprised by it being pushed into 2026. On Bleach's official website, series creator Tite Kubo wrote in mid-2025, "I'm sure many fans were thinking, 'Maybe it'll air this year?' Sorry, but it'll be next year. Please wait just a little longer until next year. I believe we can make it a great one."
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 trailer
Despite being some months away, a Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 trailer is available to watch.
The trailer, which you can see above, takes an emotional trip down memory lane ahead of the final Bleach arc, before teasing what's to come as the ultimate showdown commences...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 story: which manga chapters is it adapting?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 will, of course, wrap up the Thousand-Year Blood War story arc, which has seen Ichigo and Squad Zero do battle with the Quincies and the almighty Emperor Yhwach.
The Calamity will adapt manga chapters 664-686, which brings Bleach's mainline story to a close. Given that Thousand-Year Blood War should hover around the 13-episode mark once more, we anticipate creator Tite Kubo will introduce more anime-only scenes and content to pad out and perfect the famously rushed final manga arc.
In terms of plot, we aren't going to go into specific so as to not spoil what's to come for anime-only viewers. But just know that Ichigo and Yhwach will enter a final battle, with Uryu more than making up for his prior betrayal as he goes toe to toe with Haschwalth.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 cast
Given the hush-hush nature of anime productions, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 cast hasn't been officially confirmed. There are, however, some certainties we can point towards among the voice cast.
They include Ichigo (Masakazu Morita), Yhwach (Takayugi Sugo), Haschwalth (Yûichirô Umehara), Uryu (Noriaki Sugiyama), Orihime (Yuki Matsuoka), Yasutora (Hiroki Yasumoto), and Yoruichi (Satsuki Yukino), among others.
Is Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 the final season?
By all accounts, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 should be the final season of the long-running anime.
First debuting in 2004 and running through to 2012, the shonen took a decade-long hiatus before returning with the final Thousand-Year Blood War saga. That was split into four cours (or 'parts') and released across 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026 respectively.
That's not to say we've heard the last of Bleach. There are light novels aplenty to adapt, plus a No Breaths From Hell one-shot (which takes place after the Thousand-Year Blood War saga as a sequel-of-sorts) to pull from.
Where can I watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4?
Unless there's a sudden change in streaming deals, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 will be streaming on Disney Plus in all territories. Yes, that even includes the US – thanks to a recent shift that will see Hulu fold into Disney's streaming service.
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