Bleach: Fade to Black

, is the third film, scheduled to be released in Japan on December 13, 2008. This film's screenplay was written by Natsuko Takahashi, who is a screenwriter for the anime series. The official film website gives the tagline of "Sayonara, Rukia". According to the official website, the plot involves Soul Society members being struck with amnesia, causing them to be hostile towards Ichigo and Rukia.

According to the trailers, it seems that Rukia and Ichigo fight. Rukia, on the other hand, has turned evil. She weilds a sythe, instead of her Zanpakutō, her black hair turning lighter, and her skin pale. Some fans think Rukia has become like a Hollow. Also, Kon has become one of the main characters in the movie. Also during the trailer is Kisuke Urahara seen in his shinigami captains robes.