Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' Sets Box Office Record in China

Hayao Miyazaki's latest film surpasses 'Frozen 2' for the biggest single-day performance by a non-Chinese animated film, with projections to become his highest-grossing film in China.

'The Boy and the Heron', Studio Ghibli's latest film, breaks box office records in China, surpassing previous record-holder 'Frozen 2' for the biggest single-day performance by a non-Chinese animated film.
The movie is projected to earn over $105 million in China, potentially becoming Hayao Miyazaki's highest-grossing film in the country.
Since its release, the film has contributed significantly to Studio Ghibli's global box office, with a current worldwide total of around $173 million USD.
The film's success in China is attributed to its release during the Qingming public holiday, a major moviegoing date in the Chinese film calendar.
Hayao Miyazaki, despite previous retirement plans, expresses hope to work on more animated films following the success of 'The Boy and the Heron'.