Overview

• Global grosses are reported at roughly $555 million and above, making it the highest‑earning anime and Japanese film on record.
• In the U.S., the release delivered a breakout run with more than $100 million domestic and a record-setting opening for an anime title.
• Crunchyroll executive Mitchel Berger said the film will not be available on streaming in 2025, urging audiences to see it in cinemas.
• CEO Rahul Purini confirmed the distributor will campaign for Academy Awards consideration, led by best animated feature and other eligible categories.
• A China theatrical opening is reported for October 8, 2025, and a streaming debut is broadly expected in early 2026 based on past windows, likely first on Crunchyroll, though no date is official.