Overview

• Crunchyroll EVP Mitchel Berger told Popverse the film will not stream in 2025, urging fans to see it in theaters and saying it is expected on Crunchyroll in 2026.
• After seven days in release, North American grosses reached about $87.4 million, surpassing Pokémon: The First Movie’s $85.7 million to become the top-grossing anime film ever in the U.S., per Box Office Mojo data cited by Koimoi.
• Industry tallies now place the global total above $500 million, reflecting sustained momentum across major markets and premium-format play.
• In India, the film became the top-grossing anime title and entered its second weekend with an estimated Rs 55.20 crore net to date, according to PinkVilla’s box-office tracking.
• Critical reception remains strong, with a Rotten Tomatoes score reported in the mid‑90s, and this entry is the first of a planned trilogy with follow-ups expected in 2027 and 2029.