The new Overlord anime film, titled Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, had an impressive opening weekend in Japan. The film ranked at number two, which is quite an achievement! In its opening weekend, the movie sold 198,000 tickets and earned about 317.8 million yen, which is close to $2.19 million in U.S. dollars.
Early Screenings Boosted the Numbers
Before its official release on September 20, the movie had early IMAX screenings starting on September 13. When you include these early showings, the total number of tickets sold rises to 270,000, and the film’s total earnings hit 457 million yen, which is about $3.15 million! Those IMAX screenings really helped boost its success.
Returning Creators Make It Special
The Overlord film was directed by Naoyuki Itou, who has worked on previous Overlord projects. Fans of the series will be happy to know that many of the key staff from earlier seasons returned to work on the film. Yukie Sugawara helped with the script, while Satoshi Tasaki came back as the character designer and animation director. This means the film keeps the same look and feel that fans know and love.
Coming to North America and Beyond
Good news for fans outside Japan! Crunchyroll will bring Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom to theaters in North America on November 8. The film will also be screened in other regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Fans around the world won’t have to wait too long to see the movie on the big screen!
With its strong box office debut and familiar creative team, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is shaping up to be a must-watch for anime fans. If you’re a fan of the series or just looking for a great fantasy anime film, this one is definitely worth checking out when it hits your local theater.
