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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings

2012, Japanese. Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto.

Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.

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Runtime
2h 11m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is streaming on Anime Times in India.

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Released
5 October 2012
Original title
劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ [前編] 始まりの物語
Country
Japan
Written by
Gen Urobuchi
Box office
$5.8M
saving the worldparent child relationshipmagicwishsurrealismfemale friendshipteenage girlpsychological thrillerschoolgirlschoolmatesdark fantasyanime

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What comes after Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?

Next in the series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal (2012), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- (2013), and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (2026).

Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 164 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).

Does Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings on?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is streaming on Anime Times in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?

If you liked Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings, try Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal, The Wonderland, Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.

Who directed Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) was directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and stars Aoi Yuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura.

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