Overview

• Crunchyroll executive Mitchel Berger told Popverse the movie will not be on the service in 2025, urging fans to see it in theaters, with streaming planned for 2026.
• Industry trackers report the film has surpassed Pokémon: The First Movie’s $85.7 million to become the highest‑grossing anime release ever in North America, hitting $87.4 million after seven days.
• Variety and TheWrap estimate a roughly $16 million second weekend and a 77% drop, with the movie projected to cross $100 million domestic and likely retain the No. 1 spot over Universal’s Him.
• Global tallies reported by box‑office trackers put the film above the $500 million range as IMAX and other premium formats continue to boost ticket sales across markets.
• The release is the first of a planned trilogy, with follow‑ups reported for 2027 and 2029, and coverage notes strong reviews, including high aggregator scores.