The first installment in the "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" franchise to be shot entirely in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio.
The Screenplay for the film was completed between 2013-2015, according to series writer Gen Urobuchi in a Twitter post dated April 25th 2021, Urobuchi stated "The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished "Kamen Rider Gaim", and before I started "Thunderbolt Fantasy Dongli Swordsman". Looking back, that was the last script where I could still write lines for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day!"