Overview

• Industry trackers now place the global tally in the mid‑$560 million to ~$570 million range, surpassing Mugen Train and setting new records for both anime and Japanese films worldwide.
• The film stayed atop the North American box office in weekend two with $17.3 million, bringing the domestic total to about $104.7 million despite a roughly 75% drop from opening.
• Staggered international openings and an emphasis on IMAX and other premium formats helped drive record anime debuts in key European markets including France and Germany.
• Crunchyroll has confirmed the title will remain theatrical-only through 2025, with streaming expected in 2026.
• Crunchyroll’s CEO says Aniplex and Ufotable have not set dates for the next two films in the planned trilogy, though there is urgency to deliver them.