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Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film Scores Strong Opening, Secures Global Rights

At the Annecy Animation Festival, Crunchyroll teamed with Sony Pictures to acquire select international distribution rights ahead of the film’s July North American release.

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Overview

  • The Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation debuted in Japan on May 30 and grossed 198 million yen ($1.39 million) in its opening week, ranking fourth at the box office.
  • This theatrical version re-edits Season 2’s backstory arc with newly remixed sound and adds exclusive ending scenes for fresh emotional impact.
  • Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures will roll out the film in Europe, Latin America and Australia this summer, followed by a North American release on July 16, 2025.
  • Voice cast members Aya Endo, Yuchi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai and Anna Nagase praised the expanded footage for deepening fans’ connection to Gojo, Geto and their peers.
  • Set in 2006, the movie serves as both a nostalgic recap for established viewers and an accessible entry point for newcomers ahead of the franchise’s next season.