Âya to majo (2021)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $173,704 | Details |
| International Box Office | $553,043 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $726,747 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $38,311 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $996,533 | |
| Total | $1,034,844 | |
| OpusData ID: 466140100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $124,856 (71.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 430 opening theaters/430 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $204,277 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 3rd, 2021 (Limited) by GKIDS, released as Earwig and the Witch |
| International Releases: | February 4th, 2021 (Limited), released as Earwig and the Witch (Australia)
February 4th, 2021 (Wide), released as Earwig and the Witch (New Zealand) March 25th, 2021 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) May 28th, 2021 (Limited), released as Earwig and the Witch (United Kingdom) June 10th, 2021 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 23rd, 2021 by Shout Factory, released as Earwig and the Witch |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some scary images and rude material. (Rating bulletin 2652 (cert #52943), 10/21/2020) |
| Running Time: | 82 minutes |
| Plot point: | Orphan, Witches |
| Social setting: | Adopted Family, Orphanage |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | NHK, NHK Enterprises, Studio Ghibli |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $124,856 | 430 | $290 | $124,856 | 1 | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $19,735 | -84% | 80 | $247 | $151,570 | 2 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $12,616 | -36% | 45 | $280 | $170,973 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2021 | - | $20,144 | 430 | $47 | $20,144 | 1 | ||
| Feb 4, 2021 | - | $12,683 | -37% | 430 | $29 | $32,827 | 2 | |
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $31,248 | +146% | 430 | $73 | $64,075 | 3 | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | - | $36,846 | +18% | 430 | $86 | $100,921 | 4 | |
| Feb 7, 2021 | - | $23,935 | -35% | 430 | $56 | $124,856 | 5 | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | - | $1,556 | -93% | 430 | $4 | $126,412 | 6 | |
| Feb 9, 2021 | - | $1,439 | -8% | 430 | $3 | $127,851 | 7 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | - | $1,841 | +28% | -91% | 430 | $4 | $129,692 | 8 |
| Feb 11, 2021 | - | $2,143 | +16% | -83% | 430 | $5 | $131,835 | 9 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $2,975 | +39% | -90% | 80 | $37 | $134,810 | 10 |
| Feb 13, 2021 | - | $7,339 | +147% | -80% | 80 | $92 | $142,149 | 11 |
| Feb 14, 2021 | - | $9,421 | +28% | -61% | 80 | $118 | $151,570 | 12 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | - | $3,139 | -67% | +102% | 80 | $39 | $154,709 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2021 | - | $1,005 | -68% | -30% | 80 | $13 | $155,714 | 14 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | - | $1,298 | +29% | -29% | 80 | $16 | $157,012 | 15 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | - | $1,345 | +4% | -37% | 80 | $17 | $158,357 | 16 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $3,224 | +140% | +8% | 45 | $72 | $161,581 | 17 |
| Feb 20, 2021 | - | $5,839 | +81% | -20% | 45 | $130 | $167,420 | 18 |
| Feb 21, 2021 | - | $3,553 | -39% | -62% | 45 | $79 | $170,973 | 19 |
| Feb 22, 2021 | - | $380 | -89% | -88% | 45 | $8 | $171,353 | 20 |
| Feb 23, 2021 | - | $1,268 | +234% | +26% | 45 | $28 | $172,621 | 21 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | - | $484 | -62% | -63% | 45 | $11 | $173,105 | 22 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | - | $599 | +24% | -55% | 45 | $13 | $173,704 | 23 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | - | $32,827 | 430 | $76 | $32,827 | 1 | |
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $99,008 | +202% | 430 | $230 | $131,835 | 2 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $26,522 | -73% | 80 | $332 | $158,357 | 3 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $15,347 | -42% | 45 | $341 | $173,704 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/4/2021 | $73,169 | 159 | 159 | 388 | $143,331 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Finland | 8/6/2021 | $0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | $10,762 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Italy | 6/24/2021 | $0 | 0 | 190 | 190 | $81,522 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/4/2021 | $13,148 | 38 | 38 | 105 | $24,948 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/25/2021 | $39,221 | 351 | 351 | 352 | $59,445 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 6/10/2021 | $135,468 | 362 | 362 | 598 | $217,738 | 7/15/2021 | |||
| United Kingdom | 5/28/2021 | $15,297 | 95 | 95 | 95 | $15,297 | 6/2/2021 | |||
| International Total | $553,043 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Vanessa Marshall | Bella Yaga | |
| Richard E. Grant | The Mandrake | |
| Dan Stevens | Thomas | |
| Taylor Paige Henderson | Earwig | |
| Kacey Musgraves | Earwig’s Mother |
Production and Technical Credits
| Goro Miyazaki | Director | |
| Diana Wynne Jones | Story based on the novel by | |
| Keiko Niwa | Screenwriter | |
| Emi Gunji | Screenwriter | |
| Toshio Suzuki | Producer | |
| Koji Hoshino | Executive Producer | |
| Kiyofumi Nakajima | Executive Producer | |
| Isao Yoshikuni | Chief Executive Producer | |
| Keisuke Tsuchihashi | Chief Executive Producer | |
| Satoshi Takebe | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $124,856 (71.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 430 opening theaters/430 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $204,277 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 3rd, 2021 (Limited) by GKIDS, released as Earwig and the Witch |
| International Releases: | February 4th, 2021 (Limited), released as Earwig and the Witch (Australia)
February 4th, 2021 (Wide), released as Earwig and the Witch (New Zealand) March 25th, 2021 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) May 28th, 2021 (Limited), released as Earwig and the Witch (United Kingdom) June 10th, 2021 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 23rd, 2021 by Shout Factory, released as Earwig and the Witch |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some scary images and rude material. (Rating bulletin 2652 (cert #52943), 10/21/2020) |
| Running Time: | 82 minutes |
| Plot point: | Orphan, Witches |
| Social setting: | Adopted Family, Orphanage |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | NHK, NHK Enterprises, Studio Ghibli |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $124,856 | 430 | $290 | $124,856 | 1 | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $19,735 | -84% | 80 | $247 | $151,570 | 2 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $12,616 | -36% | 45 | $280 | $170,973 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2021 | - | $20,144 | 430 | $47 | $20,144 | 1 | ||
| Feb 4, 2021 | - | $12,683 | -37% | 430 | $29 | $32,827 | 2 | |
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $31,248 | +146% | 430 | $73 | $64,075 | 3 | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | - | $36,846 | +18% | 430 | $86 | $100,921 | 4 | |
| Feb 7, 2021 | - | $23,935 | -35% | 430 | $56 | $124,856 | 5 | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | - | $1,556 | -93% | 430 | $4 | $126,412 | 6 | |
| Feb 9, 2021 | - | $1,439 | -8% | 430 | $3 | $127,851 | 7 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | - | $1,841 | +28% | -91% | 430 | $4 | $129,692 | 8 |
| Feb 11, 2021 | - | $2,143 | +16% | -83% | 430 | $5 | $131,835 | 9 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $2,975 | +39% | -90% | 80 | $37 | $134,810 | 10 |
| Feb 13, 2021 | - | $7,339 | +147% | -80% | 80 | $92 | $142,149 | 11 |
| Feb 14, 2021 | - | $9,421 | +28% | -61% | 80 | $118 | $151,570 | 12 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | - | $3,139 | -67% | +102% | 80 | $39 | $154,709 | 13 |
| Feb 16, 2021 | - | $1,005 | -68% | -30% | 80 | $13 | $155,714 | 14 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | - | $1,298 | +29% | -29% | 80 | $16 | $157,012 | 15 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | - | $1,345 | +4% | -37% | 80 | $17 | $158,357 | 16 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $3,224 | +140% | +8% | 45 | $72 | $161,581 | 17 |
| Feb 20, 2021 | - | $5,839 | +81% | -20% | 45 | $130 | $167,420 | 18 |
| Feb 21, 2021 | - | $3,553 | -39% | -62% | 45 | $79 | $170,973 | 19 |
| Feb 22, 2021 | - | $380 | -89% | -88% | 45 | $8 | $171,353 | 20 |
| Feb 23, 2021 | - | $1,268 | +234% | +26% | 45 | $28 | $172,621 | 21 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | - | $484 | -62% | -63% | 45 | $11 | $173,105 | 22 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | - | $599 | +24% | -55% | 45 | $13 | $173,704 | 23 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | - | $32,827 | 430 | $76 | $32,827 | 1 | |
| Feb 5, 2021 | - | $99,008 | +202% | 430 | $230 | $131,835 | 2 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | - | $26,522 | -73% | 80 | $332 | $158,357 | 3 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | - | $15,347 | -42% | 45 | $341 | $173,704 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/4/2021 | $73,169 | 159 | 159 | 388 | $143,331 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Finland | 8/6/2021 | $0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | $10,762 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Italy | 6/24/2021 | $0 | 0 | 190 | 190 | $81,522 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/4/2021 | $13,148 | 38 | 38 | 105 | $24,948 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/25/2021 | $39,221 | 351 | 351 | 352 | $59,445 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 6/10/2021 | $135,468 | 362 | 362 | 598 | $217,738 | 7/15/2021 | |||
| United Kingdom | 5/28/2021 | $15,297 | 95 | 95 | 95 | $15,297 | 6/2/2021 | |||
| International Total | $553,043 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Vanessa Marshall | Bella Yaga | |
| Richard E. Grant | The Mandrake | |
| Dan Stevens | Thomas | |
| Taylor Paige Henderson | Earwig | |
| Kacey Musgraves | Earwig’s Mother |
Production and Technical Credits
| Goro Miyazaki | Director | |
| Diana Wynne Jones | Story based on the novel by | |
| Keiko Niwa | Screenwriter | |
| Emi Gunji | Screenwriter | |
| Toshio Suzuki | Producer | |
| Koji Hoshino | Executive Producer | |
| Kiyofumi Nakajima | Executive Producer | |
| Isao Yoshikuni | Chief Executive Producer | |
| Keisuke Tsuchihashi | Chief Executive Producer | |
| Satoshi Takebe | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.