Spy x Family Code: White 2 — Wit Studio and CloverWorks Announce Second Theatrical Film
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## Spy x Family Is Returning to Theaters
Wit Studio and CloverWorks have jointly announced *Spy x Family Code: White 2*, the follow-up to the 2023 theatrical film that became one of the most commercially successful anime films of its release year. The sequel carries a **2027 release target** and is described as an original story developed in direct collaboration with series creator Tatsuya Endo.
**An original story — not a manga arc adaptation**
What sets *Code: White 2* apart from a typical sequel announcement is the creative approach: rather than adapting a specific manga arc, the production is building an entirely new narrative. Endo has provided story concepts and character direction, with the film's script being handled by the same writing team behind the original Code: White.
This approach worked well the first time. Code: White was praised for feeling like a natural extension of the series rather than a side-story, largely because Endo's involvement kept the character voices consistent with how they appear in the manga.
**What the sequel is expected to explore**
No plot details have been confirmed, but the production team has described the film as "a mission that forces the Forger family to operate in a completely unfamiliar environment." Fan speculation has centered on a few possibilities:
- A diplomatic or international mission that takes Loid out of Westalis
- A storyline centered on Anya's school life intersecting with Loid's WISE operations in unexpected ways
- Increased focus on Yor's assassin identity, which the series has been gradually building toward
The sequel is expected to be significantly longer than the original Code: White, which ran approximately 110 minutes.
**Box office legacy of the first film**
*Spy x Family Code: White* grossed over ¥13.5 billion in Japan alone during its theatrical run, a figure that exceeded expectations given the series was still mid-run at the time. International box office performance was equally strong, with the film charting in markets across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
That commercial success made a sequel inevitable in practice, even before the formal announcement. The question was always when, not if.
**Production status**
The film is currently in the planning phase, with full production expected to begin in late 2026. A teaser trailer is anticipated by mid-2026, alongside the announcement of a more specific release window. Both Wit Studio and CloverWorks are expected to maintain their co-production model from the series and the original film.
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*Spy x Family* is available to stream on Crunchyroll. The manga runs in Shonen Jump+, published in English by Viz Media.
