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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Italy, Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Minoru Ohara
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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Italy and Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact on Netflix?
No, Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.
Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact for free?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV in United States.
What is the OTT release date for Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 13, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
Is there a sequel to Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Yes — Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is followed by Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003) in the Lupin the Third Collection.
Is there a prequel to Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Yes — Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002) comes before Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact in the Lupin the Third Collection.
Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact part of a trilogy?
No — Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is part of the Lupin the Third Collection, which has 37 films.
How many movies are in the Lupin the Third Collection?
There are 37 films in the Lupin the Third Collection: Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978), The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985), Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987), Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989), Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990), Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991), Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992), Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993), Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994), Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995), Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995), Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996), Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996), Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997), Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998), Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999), Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000), Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001), Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002), Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002), Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003), Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004), Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005), Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody (2006), Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007), Lupin the Third: Green vs Red (2008), Lupin the Third: Sweet Lost Night (2008), Lupin the Third: The Last Job (2010), Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid (2011), Lupin the Third: The Secret Page of Marco Polo (2012), Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze (2013), Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016), Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner (2019), Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019), Lupin III: The First (2019) and LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE (2023).