Released in Japanese theaters in 2010 and later dubbed in English by Viz Media in 2012, the film follows Ichigo Kurosaki as he ventures into the forbidden realm of Hell.

Critics often highlight Hell Verse for having some of the strongest animation and soundtrack work in the franchise.

While is a feature film rather than an episodic series, it is often preceded by a prologue known as Episode 299 of the main anime, titled " Theatre Opening Commemoration! Hell Chapter: Prologue ". The Movie Experience