Kaiju No.8 (2025)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $503,786 | Details |
| International Box Office | $408,721 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $912,507 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force… when he suddenly transforms into the powerful “Kaiju No. 8.” With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina’s side. But when a mysterious intelligent Kaiju attacks a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation…
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $195,864 (38.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 55.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 496 opening theaters/496 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $503,786 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 13th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Sony Pictures, released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon |
| International Releases: | March 28th, 2025 (Limited) (Japan)
April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8 Missão de reconhecimento (Brazil) April 10th, 2025 (Wide), released as Kaiju No.8 Misión de Reconocimiento (Mexico) April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon (New Zealand) April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 4/30/2025) |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | - | $195,864 | 496 | $395 | $195,864 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2025 | - | $195,864 | 496 | $395 | $195,864 | 1 | |
| Apr 14, 2025 | - | $146,830 | -25% | 496 | $296 | $342,694 | 2 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | - | $161,092 | 496 | $325 | $503,786 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | 15 | $503,786 | 496 | $1,016 | $503,786 | 1 |
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Synopsis
In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force… when he suddenly transforms into the powerful “Kaiju No. 8.” With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina’s side. But when a mysterious intelligent Kaiju attacks a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation…
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $195,864 (38.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 55.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 496 opening theaters/496 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $503,786 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 13th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Sony Pictures, released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon |
| International Releases: | March 28th, 2025 (Limited) (Japan)
April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8 Missão de reconhecimento (Brazil) April 10th, 2025 (Wide), released as Kaiju No.8 Misión de Reconocimiento (Mexico) April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon (New Zealand) April 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 4/30/2025) |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | - | $195,864 | 496 | $395 | $195,864 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2025 | - | $195,864 | 496 | $395 | $195,864 | 1 | |
| Apr 14, 2025 | - | $146,830 | -25% | 496 | $296 | $342,694 | 2 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | - | $161,092 | 496 | $325 | $503,786 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | 15 | $503,786 | 496 | $1,016 | $503,786 | 1 |
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.