Netflix just announced thatHunter X Hunter’s two feature-length films,Phantom RougeandThe Last Mission, are arriving on its streaming platform come July 06, 2025. The 2011 anime adaptation ofHunter X Hunteris massively popular and has left its audience clamoring for more content since it ended in 2014. While these films arenot as in-depth as the canonical arcs ofHunter x Hunter, they certainly do scratch the itch, and will soon be available for repeat viewings.
Hunter X Hunteris an ongoing manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, whose other notable work includes the Shōnen masterpiece,Yuyu Hakusho.Hunter X Hunteris filled with magical beasts, hidden treasures, and danger lurking around every corner, and the strongest, most daring members of society enter the exclusive Hunter Society by passing a grueling entrance exam. Once Gon Freecs and his newfound friends learn to harness their immense aura into energy for combat, called Nen. The premise seems simple, but there’s much more beneath the surface, andthe 2011 adaptation is charming and endlessly rewatchable.
The Hunt Continues in Hunter X Hunter’s Two Films
The Hunters Reunite for New Adventures
Hunter x Hunter’s2011 anime by Studio Madhouse brought a great deal of attention to the franchise. Though the franchise has only grown in popularity over the years,the 2011Hunter x Hunteranime ended with quite a bit of manga leftto adapt. While fans have waited for a newHunter x Hunteranime, Madhouse actually produced two movies featuring original content for the series. Though the movies were previously difficult to find for many fans of the series, Netflix’s acquisition assures that more fans can see the two films.
Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rougefits into the franchise between the Yorknew City Arc and Greed Island. It centers on Kurapika’s continued revenge mission against the Phantom Troupe. Gon, Killua, and Leorio assist Kurapika in taking down a former member of the Troupe who reappears and can create Nen puppets of formidable enemies. Its follow-up,The Last Mission,slots between the Greed Island and Chimera Ant Arcs, and sees Gon’s crew reunite at Heaven’s Arena for a tournament. Before the competition can begin, a man from Chairman Netero’s past takes him hostage and enacts his revenge.
The addition ofHunter X Hunter’s films to Netflix’s streaming catalog comes at a time of renewed interest in the franchise. Togashi’sHunter x Hunterrecently made its triumphant returnafter several years on hiatus, and the upcoming release of a 2D fighting game,Nen Impact, is highly anticipated. Now is a great time to check out the 2011 anime series, andthe release ofHunter X Hunter’sfilms on Netflix on June 22, 2025, is the perfect excuse to dive in.
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In Hunter x Hunter, young Gon Freecss discovers his long-lost father is a legendary Hunter, an elite class of adventurer with the license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Determined to find him, Gon sets out to pass the Hunter Examination, a life-threatening challenge that draws hundreds of hopefuls seeking fortune, fame, and adventure. Along the way, Gon becomes friends with other candidates, including the vengeful Kurapika, the ambitious Leorio, and the enigmatic Killua. Together, they face a world filled with bizarre creatures, sinister criminals, and unpredictable adventures.
