Overview
- Japan admissions have surpassed 22 million with domestic receipts reported over ¥31.7 billion, lifting the film past Spirited Away and trailing Mugen Train’s all-time mark.
- Worldwide grosses are reported around $273–$279 million heading into the Western rollout, with further expansion expected to lift the total.
- India’s launch featured exceptional demand with Sacnilk-tracked advance sales crossing ₹10 crore and trending toward roughly ₹15 crore, plus added midnight and 5 a.m. shows across 750+ screens.
- Early Indian box-office reporting cites an opening day around ₹2.5 crore nationwide, led by strong occupancy in premium formats.
- Critical reception is very strong, with Rotten Tomatoes scores near 95–96% from critics and about 99% from audiences, as some reviews note an episodic, franchise-dependent structure; U.S. opening forecasts range from Sony’s ~$35 million to industry estimates of $45–$60 million, boosted by IMAX and PLF screenings.