Overview

• Official tallies cite more than 22 million admissions in Japan and roughly ¥31.4–¥31.7 billion in revenue, lifting the film past Spirited Away’s domestic total.
• Worldwide grosses stand near $273–$279 million ahead of the Western rollout, with further gains expected from premium-format screenings.
• India opened on 750+ screens across five languages after selling over 100,000 day-one tickets and about ₹15 crore in weekend advances, prompting added midnight and 5 a.m. shows.
• Early India receipts reached about ₹2.59 crore on opening day, according to Sacnilk figures reported by News18.
• U.S. opening projections range from Sony’s $35 million forecast to analyst estimates of $45–$60 million, potentially topping Pokémon’s 1999 anime debut record, as Rotten Tomatoes scores sit around 95–96% from critics and 99% from audiences.