The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $797,209 | Details |
| International Box Office | $6,941 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $804,150 | |
| OpusData ID: 811660100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda, a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $64,474 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/78 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $797,209 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 31st, 2026 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Samurai and the Prisoner (Самурай и пленник) (Russia (CIS))
September 3rd, 2026 (Limited), released as Samuraj a vězeň (Czech Republic) October 23rd, 2026 (Limited), released as El Samurái y el Prisionero (Spain) January 27th, 2027 (Limited), released as Le Château d’Arioka (France) ... Show all releases |
| Running Time: | 147 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Japan |
| Plot point: | Enemies Forced to Work Together, Surprise Twist, Traitor, Warlord |
| Social setting: | Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Mystery Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1500s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $64,474 | 3 | $21,491 | $64,474 | 1 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $179,875 | +179% | 47 | $3,827 | $280,228 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | - | $121,447 | -32% | 78 | $1,557 | $515,029 | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $61,905 | -49% | 52 | $1,190 | $658,147 | 4 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $20,449 | -67% | 36 | $568 | $716,901 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $33,622 | +64% | 34 | $989 | $769,978 | 6 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $18,789 | -44% | 26 | $723 | $797,209 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 18 | $100,353 | 3 | $33,451 | $100,353 | 1 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $293,229 | +192% | 47 | $6,239 | $393,582 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 22 | $202,660 | -31% | 78 | $2,598 | $596,242 | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $100,210 | -51% | 57 | $1,758 | $696,452 | 4 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 34 | $39,904 | -60% | 40 | $998 | $736,356 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 32 | $42,064 | +5% | 34 | $1,237 | $778,420 | 6 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 9/3/2026 | $6,941 | 67 | 67 | 67 | $6,941 | 9/8/2026 | |||
| International Total | $6,941 | 9/8/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Masahiro Motoki | Araki Murashige | |
| Masaki Suda | Kuroda Kanbei |
Supporting
| Yuriko Yoshitaka | Chiyoho |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Director | |
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Screenwriter | |
| Honobu Yonezawa | Story Creator | |
| Satoko Ishida | Producer | |
| Shigeaki Yoshida | Executive Producer | |
| Yuichi Tsuji | Executive Producer | |
| Yasuyuki Sasaki | Cinematographer | |
| Kôichi Takahashi | Editor | |
| Yoshihiro Hanno | 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
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda, a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $64,474 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/78 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $797,209 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 31st, 2026 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Samurai and the Prisoner (Самурай и пленник) (Russia (CIS))
September 3rd, 2026 (Limited), released as Samuraj a vězeň (Czech Republic) October 23rd, 2026 (Limited), released as El Samurái y el Prisionero (Spain) January 27th, 2027 (Limited), released as Le Château d’Arioka (France) ... Show all releases |
| Running Time: | 147 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Japan |
| Plot point: | Enemies Forced to Work Together, Surprise Twist, Traitor, Warlord |
| Social setting: | Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Mystery Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1500s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $64,474 | 3 | $21,491 | $64,474 | 1 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $179,875 | +179% | 47 | $3,827 | $280,228 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | - | $121,447 | -32% | 78 | $1,557 | $515,029 | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $61,905 | -49% | 52 | $1,190 | $658,147 | 4 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $20,449 | -67% | 36 | $568 | $716,901 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $33,622 | +64% | 34 | $989 | $769,978 | 6 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $18,789 | -44% | 26 | $723 | $797,209 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 18 | $100,353 | 3 | $33,451 | $100,353 | 1 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $293,229 | +192% | 47 | $6,239 | $393,582 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 22 | $202,660 | -31% | 78 | $2,598 | $596,242 | 3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $100,210 | -51% | 57 | $1,758 | $696,452 | 4 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 34 | $39,904 | -60% | 40 | $998 | $736,356 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 32 | $42,064 | +5% | 34 | $1,237 | $778,420 | 6 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 9/3/2026 | $6,941 | 67 | 67 | 67 | $6,941 | 9/8/2026 | |||
| International Total | $6,941 | 9/8/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Masahiro Motoki | Araki Murashige | |
| Masaki Suda | Kuroda Kanbei |
Supporting
| Yuriko Yoshitaka | Chiyoho |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Director | |
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Screenwriter | |
| Honobu Yonezawa | Story Creator | |
| Satoko Ishida | Producer | |
| Shigeaki Yoshida | Executive Producer | |
| Yuichi Tsuji | Executive Producer | |
| Yasuyuki Sasaki | Cinematographer | |
| Kôichi Takahashi | Editor | |
| Yoshihiro Hanno | 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.