The compilation film JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution debuted in first place at the Japanese box office during its opening weekend, according to data from Kogyo Tsushinsha. The film, which brings together the events of Shibuya Incident Arc along with the first two episodes of the anime's next season, The Culling Gamepremiered in 338 cinemas in Japan on November 7 and raised 640 million yen (approximately 4.15 million dollars) with 417,700 attendees in its first three days.
With this result, animated productions accumulate 17 consecutive weekends leading the Japanese box office since mid-July. Meanwhile, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arcwhich had held the top spot for seven weeks, dropped to fourth place in its eighth weekend. The film added 218 million yen additional, reaching a total of 8.31 billion yen (54 million dollars) and positioning itself in the 81st position in the historical rankingsurpassing Shin Godzilla.
Anime's dominance at the box office continues
The 4K re-release of Princess Mononoke It rose three positions and occupies fifth place after its third week on the billboard. For its part, the live-action version of 5 Centimeters per Second maintains sixth position in its fifth week, while Eiga Sumikko Gurashi: Sora no Okoku to Futari no Ko fell to seventh place in its second week.
In ninth place is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castlewhich already adds up 37.7 billion yen (244 million dollars) in 115 days. The Chinese film debuted in tenth place The Legend of Hei 2with 100 million yen (648 thousand dollars) and great reception from the public, reaching an average rating of 4.47/5 at Filmmarks. Meanwhile, the second cinematographic chapter of LoveLive! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club – Finale – and the adaptation of The Obsessed They did not manage to enter the Top 10, although they obtained scores higher than 4.0 on the same portal.
Can JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution maintain the momentum in the coming weeks and establish itself as the biggest animated success of the end of 2025?
