Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Madhouse
When to watch: Best watched after Episode 46 of Cardcaptor Sakura for full context.
Directed by Morio Asaka and released August 21, 1999 with an 82-minute runtime, this Madhouse-produced film sends Sakura, Tomoyo, and Syaoran on a school trip to Hong Kong that turns into a race to stop the ghost of a young girl connected to Syaoran's family, drawing on his and Sakura's growing magical bond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I watch Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie?
It's set during the original series, after Sakura has captured most of the Clow Cards — most guides place it around the end of the Clow Card Arc (episode 46), though it doesn't affect the main TV story.
Is Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie canon?
It's treated as a side story that fits into the TV series timeline without contradicting it, though its events are not referenced again in the show itself.