List of Case Closed films
Twenty three feature films have been released based on the manga and anime series Case Closed, known as Detective Conan in Japan and outside North America. The first seven were directed by Kenji Kodama, films eight to fifteen were directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto, films sixteen to twenty-one were directed by Kobun Shizuno, films twenty-two were directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, and films twenty-three and onwards are directed by Chika Nagaoka. The films have been released in April of each year starting in 1997. Each film features an original plotline rather than being an adaptation of the manga's story. Two film comics were released for each film. Funimation Entertainment released an English dubbed version of the first six films retaining the same name and story changes as its main Case Closed dub. Bang Zoom! Entertainment has begun to release English dubs of Case Closed films through Discotek Media, starting with the Episode One TV special.
Film series
The Time Bombed Skyscraper
The first film, Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper known as Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper in Japan, was released in Japanese theaters on April 19, 1997. It was partly based on Gosho Aoyama's planned ending for his previous series, Magic Kaito. In the movie, a chain of bombing cases occur around Tokyo and is related to Jimmy Kudo's past investigations. The Time Bombed Skyscraper was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on October 3, 2006.The Fourteenth Target
The second film, Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target known as Detective Conan: The Fourteenth Target, in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 1998. The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to stop a murderer killing people in an unknown order. The Fourteenth Target was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on November 20, 2007.The Last Wizard of the Century
The third film, Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, known as Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 1999. This movie follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to thwart Phantom Thief Kid's plan to steal a newly discovered Faberge egg. The Last Wizard of the Century was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 15, 2009.Captured in Her Eyes
The fourth film, Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes, known as Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 22, 2000. Rachel Moore becomes entangled in a series of murder cases where police officers of a reopened case were victims; She was able to see the culprit but the trauma of witnessing an attempt at murder gave her amnesia and made herself a target of the killer. Captured in Her Eyes was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on December 29, 2009.Countdown to Heaven
The fifth film, Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven, known as Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven in Japan, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2001. A Twin Tower is built and opened to the public while a murderer kills its employees one by one. At the same time, the Black Organization are searching for Shiho Miyano. Countdown to Heaven was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on January 19, 2010.The Phantom of Baker Street
The sixth film, Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street, known as Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street in Japan, released to Japanese theaters on April 20, 2002. The story follows Conan Edogawa and several children as they are trapped in Noah's Ark, a virtual reality game where death will result if they lose the game. The Phantom of Baker Street was released in North America on Region 1 DVD by Funimation Entertainment on February 16, 2010.Crossroad in the Ancient Capital
The seventh film, Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital, was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2003. The movie follows Conan and Hattori Heiji in Kyoto as they attempt to unmask antique robbers.Magician of the Silver Sky
The eighth film, Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2004. The movie follows a poisoning case on an airliner where both the pilot and co-pilot were also affected, Conan Edogawa and Phantom Thief Kid are forced to take control of the plane.Strategy Above the Depths
The ninth film, Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths, was released to Japanese theaters on April 9, 2005. The movie is set on a cruise ship and integrates the murder of the shipbuilder and a shipwreck disaster.The Private Eyes' Requiem
The tenth film, Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem, was released to Japanese theaters on April 15, 2006. The plot revolves around Conan Edogawa's investigation of an old murder case as his friends are held hostage in an amusement park.Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure
The eleventh film, Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure, was released to Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007. The movie follows Conan Edogawa as he investigates the murder of two scuba divers searching for the alleged treasure left by pirate Anne Bonny on a Japanese island.Full Score of Fear
The twelfth film, Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear, was released to Japanese theaters on April 19, 2008. The film follows Conan Edogawa as he attempts to discern the culprit targeting the lead singer for the grand opening of a new concert hall.The Raven Chaser
The thirteenth film, Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser, was released to Japanese theaters on April 18, 2009. In the movie, a new member of the Black Organization, Irish, manages to find out Conan Edogawa's identity, putting everyone around him in danger.The Lost Ship in the Sky
The fourteenth film, Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky, was released to Japanese theaters on April 17, 2010. In the film, Jirokichi Suzuki invites Conan Edogawa and his friends to ride the world's largest airship, but an unknown mysterious terrorist group hijacks the ship and releases a deadly virus.Quarter of Silence
The fifteenth film, Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence, was released on April 16, 2011. In the film, Conan Edogawa and his friends go to a town near a recently constructed dam to enjoy snow, as well as to find the truth behind a bombing case.The Eleventh Striker
The sixteenth film, Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, was released on April 14, 2012. The story revolves around soccer and a timed bomb in the stadium.Private Eye in the Distant Sea
The seventeenth film, Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea, premiered on April 20, 2013. The story follows a case that occurs on an Aegis vessel.Dimensional Sniper
The eighteenth film, Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper, premiered on April 19, 2014. The story follows the FBI and Japanese Police as they try to stop a sniper causing chaos in Tokyō after killing a number of people.The Hellfire Sunflowers
The nineteenth film, Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno, premiered on April 18, 2015. The movie revolves around the Kaitou Kid's announcement of a heist, where he will steal Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings. and Conan's attempts to discover the motives behind his sudden interest in the paintings, leading him to the possibility of an impostor posing as the Kaitou Kid.The Darkest Nightmare
The twentieth film, Case Closed: The Darkest Nightmare, premiered on April 16, 2016. The movie features Akai, Bourbon and, RUM. The Detective Boys and Professor Agasa meet a woman with amnesia, who regains her memory after seeing beaming colourful light, leading the Men In Black to them.Crimson Love Letter
The twenty-first film, Case Closed: Crimson Love Letter, premiered on April 15, 2017.The case follows an incident in Kyoto, where Kazuha is entered into a card competition.
Zero the Enforcer
The twenty-second film, Case Closed: Zero The Enforcer, premiered on April 13, 2018. Out of nowhere, an explosion occurs at Tokyo. The police force tries to find the culprit of this mess, and end up suspecting Mouri Kogoro. Conan finds out that Amuro was the one who framed Kogoro and that Amuro is working with the NPA. Conan must prove Kogoro's innocence, figure out who the real culprit is, and find out what Amuro is up to. Zero the Enforcer will be released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on September 29, 2020.The Fist of Blue Sapphire
The twenty-third film, Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire, premiered on April 12, 2019.The Scarlet Bullet
The twenty-fourth film, Case Closed: The Scarlet Bullet, was supposed to premiere on April 17, 2020, but was postponed to April 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Spin-off films
Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie
Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie premiered on December 7, 2013. The plot follows Conan, who sets out to apprehend Arsène Lupin III, the suspect behind the theft of a jewel called the Cherry Sapphire.Specials
The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: His History's Worst Two Days, a television special which aired in Japan during 2014, was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on 12 February 2015.Detective Conan Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small, a television special which aired in Japan during 2016, was released as a theatrical film in South Korea on February 8, 2017. It was released in North America on Blu-ray by Discotek Media on July 28, 2020.