Cowboy Bebop: Knockin` on Heaven`s Door

Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door, also known as Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, is a 2001 Japanese animated science fiction action film directed by Shinichirō Watanabe. It is based on the 1998 anime series Cowboy Bebop. The film is set between episodes 22 and 23 of the original series and follows bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and his crew as they pursue a terrorist who plans to release a virus on Mars. The film maintains the style of the anime series while using a larger budget and technology to achieve more elaborate animation and cinematic visual effects. It was released in Japan on September 1, 2001, and in the United States on August 11, 2002, grossing over $3 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews from critics. The music for the film was composed by Yoko Kanno, blending various musical styles including jazz, rock, and Arabic influences.