Digimon Adventure Tri is headed to theaters across the United States, as Toei Animation and Eleven Arts are teaming up to screen the first chapter of the six-part film series later this year.

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According to a press release from Toei, the English dub of Chapter 1: Reunion will be shown in over 300 theaters across the U.S. on September 15 as part of a one-night Fathom Events screening. A wide release across major cities will follow sometime after.This theatrical debut will serve as the first time the English version of Digimon Adventure Tri is shown in North America, as the Japanese-voiced versions of both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2: Determination are currently available for streaming online It's been a long time since the popular anime franchise appeared on the big screen in the United States, with Digimon: The Movie making its theatrical debut in the U.S. back in 2000."American viewers have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Digimon saga for nearly sixteen years, and we’re delighted to have produced this English language version for theaters, giving it the cinematic treatment our fans deserve," Toei Animation president Masayuki Endo said.For more on Digimon Adventure Tri, check out IGN Anime Club's thoughts on the first chapter

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