A compilation film of the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc from the second season of the Jujutsu Kaisen television anime has earned over US$2.5 million in its recent two-day screenings in the United States. The film, titled JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, was released by GKIDS and screened on July 16 and 17, drawing significant interest from fans across the nation.
Strong Performance in Limited U.S. Release
The JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation film garnered a total of US$2,551,167 during its limited engagement in U.S. theaters. On its opening day, July 16, the film secured US$1,344,162, ranking it at number four in the daily box office. The following day, July 17, it added another US$1,207,005, placing it at number five for the day. Screenings were available in both subtitled Japanese and English-dubbed formats, catering to a wide audience.
This success highlights the continued strong appeal of the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise in the North American market. The film’s theatrical run was handled by GKIDS, with Crunchyroll also announcing plans to screen the film in other select territories globally, including France, Germany, the U.K., Latin America, and Australia, later this summer.
Context of the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” Arc
The “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” (“Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu”) arc is a pivotal part of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime’s second season, which originally premiered in July 2023. This arc delves into the past of key characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto during their time as students at Jujutsu High, exploring the events that shaped their future paths and the world of jujutsu sorcery. The second season of the anime adapted both this arc and the subsequent “Shibuya Incident” arc, receiving widespread acclaim. Crunchyroll streamed the season as it aired in Japan and also provided an English dub for fans.
Previous Box Office Success: Jujutsu Kaisen 0
The Jujutsu Kaisen franchise has a history of impressive box office performance in the U.S. The prequel film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which was not a compilation but an original story, saw significant success upon its release in March 2022. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 earned an estimated US$17.7 million during its opening weekend in North America from 2,748 screens, placing it second only to “The Batman” at the time. It went on to surpass the US$30 million mark in the U.S. box office, solidifying its position as one of the highest-grossing anime films in the region’s history. Globally, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 achieved over US$196.2 million, making it a major international success.
The strong performance of this recent compilation film further underscores the dedicated fanbase and commercial viability of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime in the North American theatrical landscape.