The recent re -edition in iMax of Princess Mononoke recorded a extraordinary successdemonstrating once again the great call of the films of the Studio Ghibli. Distributed by GKIDS, the version 4K restored of the iconic Hayao Miyazaki film has obtained impressive collections on the opening weekendeven overcoming the total of its first step in American theaters.
Despite being projected in sun 330 rooms In the United States and Canada, the film collected about 3.5 million dollars between Wednesday and Sunday. This data is particularly significant because exceeds $ 2.7 million earned by the original American release in 1997.
Also, in terms of average per roomthe film recorded an exceptional result, with beyond 10,000 dollars for cinemaalmost double the second best collection of the weekend, obtained from the film The Chosen – Last Supering – Part 1.
Japanese animation works continue to generate great collections
One of the key elements of this success was the IMAX formatwhich contributed to attracting fans with a spectacular visual experience and with tickets with a higher price compared to standard projections. The increase in interest in Japanese animated cinema In recent decades it has undoubtedly played a crucial role, making it Princess Mononoke even more appreciated than its first release.
Almost distance 30 yearsMiyazaki’s masterpiece continues to be considered one of the best animated films of all time. Its visual and narrative impact remains surprisingly current and relevantfacing ecological and social issues with a level of depth that continues to conquer old and new spectators.
The exceptional performance of the re -edition of Princess Mononoke confirms an evident trend in the film market: while many live-action films struggle to obtain significant results, Japanese animation works continue to generate substantial collectionsdemonstrating a growing global appreciation.
For those who have not yet had the opportunity to see Princess Mononoke in imax, The projection will continue until tomorrowoffering spectators the opportunity to live this extraordinary film experience on the big screen.
