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Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure

2003, Japanese. Directed by Jun Kawagoe.

"We've stolen so much so far, let's return it all this time!"

After robbing a Moscow casino right under Zenigata's nose, Lupin is given a job to return 6 treasures to their original areas for an old friend of his, so Lupin can receive an even better treasure to gain.

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Runtime
1h 30m
Post-credits
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Language
Japanese
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
1 August 2003
Original title
ルパン三世 お宝返却大作戦！！
Country
Japan
Written by
Hiroshi Kashiwabara
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What Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure is based on

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure: quick answers

What should I watch before Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure?

Watch Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000), Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001), Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002), and Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure?

Next in the series: Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004), Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005), and Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody (2006).

Is Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure?

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Does Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure have a post-credits scene?

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Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure yet.

Which OTT platform is Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure on?

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure?

If you liked Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure, try Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini, Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics, Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure.

Who directed Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure?

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003) was directed by Jun Kawagoe and stars Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.

What is Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure based on?

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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