Overview
- After its Sept. 19 debut, the film earned about ¥2 billion ($13.5 million) in six days, with a ¥1.251 billion opening weekend and a No. 1 start that edged past Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.
- The release spanned 421 theaters in Japan with select midnight showings and premium formats including IMAX, 4DX, MX4D, and Dolby Cinema.
- Sony secured worldwide theatrical rights, with screenings planned in more than 80 countries through late September and October and the U.S. opening set for Oct. 24.
- Following low‑quality uploads and full‑movie leaks online, the official account and production committee warned that illegal recording and sharing are crimes punishable by up to 10 years in prison or fines up to ¥10 million.
- Early reviews praise elevated animation, pacing, and emotional balance, and note the feature continues the story after Season 1 in a broadly accessible cut released in Japanese with English subtitles and in Hindi in some markets.