Castle in the Sky (1986)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $19,810,486 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $19,810,486 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $10,263,388 | |
| Total | $10,263,388 | |
| OpusData ID: 115490100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 27th, 2017 (Limited) by GKIDS May 20th, 2024 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events August 22nd, 2026 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Entertainment (40th Anniversary — Studio Ghibli Fest 2026) |
| International Releases: | August 2nd, 1986 (Wide) (Japan)
February 28th, 2008 (Wide), released as Небесный замок Лапута (Russia (CIS)) May 6th, 2016 (Limited), released as Laputa: Castle In The Sky (Re: 2016) (United Kingdom) July 6th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) August 21st, 2020 (Wide), released as Laputa - Castle In The Sky (1986) (re 2020) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 2nd, 2010 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for fantasy action violence and peril. |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
| Plot point: | Fugitive / On the Run, Magical Technology, Non-Chronological, Pirates, Prince/Princess, Robot, Secret Agent, Trains |
| Time period setting: | Steampunk |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
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 | 8/21/2020 | $264 | 1 | 3 | 11 | $22,292 | 8/10/2026 | |||
| China | 6/1/2023 | $6,280,000 | 73,775 | 93,726 | 118,938 | $16,521,373 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 7/6/2020 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | $421 | 12/14/2020 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 2/28/2008 | $0 | 0 | 297 | 727 | $77,704 | 3/26/2025 | |||
| South Korea | 1/21/2026 | $178,416 | 416 | 416 | 0 | $688,007 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Spain | 5/15/2026 | $44,012 | 159 | 159 | 159 | $44,145 | 5/21/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 5/6/2016 | $10,492 | 28 | 28 | 28 | $10,492 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $2,446,052 | |||||||||
| International Total | $19,810,486 | 8/10/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Production and Technical Credits
| Hayao Miyazaki | Director |
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.
Synopsis
Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 27th, 2017 (Limited) by GKIDS May 20th, 2024 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events August 22nd, 2026 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Entertainment (40th Anniversary — Studio Ghibli Fest 2026) |
| International Releases: | August 2nd, 1986 (Wide) (Japan)
February 28th, 2008 (Wide), released as Небесный замок Лапута (Russia (CIS)) May 6th, 2016 (Limited), released as Laputa: Castle In The Sky (Re: 2016) (United Kingdom) July 6th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) August 21st, 2020 (Wide), released as Laputa - Castle In The Sky (1986) (re 2020) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 2nd, 2010 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for fantasy action violence and peril. |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
| Plot point: | Fugitive / On the Run, Magical Technology, Non-Chronological, Pirates, Prince/Princess, Robot, Secret Agent, Trains |
| Time period setting: | Steampunk |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
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 | 8/21/2020 | $264 | 1 | 3 | 11 | $22,292 | 8/10/2026 | |||
| China | 6/1/2023 | $6,280,000 | 73,775 | 93,726 | 118,938 | $16,521,373 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 7/6/2020 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | $421 | 12/14/2020 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 2/28/2008 | $0 | 0 | 297 | 727 | $77,704 | 3/26/2025 | |||
| South Korea | 1/21/2026 | $178,416 | 416 | 416 | 0 | $688,007 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Spain | 5/15/2026 | $44,012 | 159 | 159 | 159 | $44,145 | 5/21/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 5/6/2016 | $10,492 | 28 | 28 | 28 | $10,492 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $2,446,052 | |||||||||
| International Total | $19,810,486 | 8/10/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Production and Technical Credits
| Hayao Miyazaki | Director |
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.