Summer Wars (サマーウォーズ) (2009)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $323,447 | Details |
| International Box Office | $722,655 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,046,102 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,412 (0.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 30.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/438 max. theaters, 1.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $363,250 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 24th, 2010 (Limited) by GKIDS, released as Summer Wars July 27th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by GKIDS, released as Summer Wars 4K |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2009 (Wide), released as Samâ uôzu (South Korea)
July 14th, 2025 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (Летние войны) (Russia (CIS)) August 3rd, 2025 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (4k Re-Release) (United Kingdom) January 15th, 2026 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (4K) (Australia) January 15th, 2026 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | February 15th, 2011 by Funimation Productions, released as Summer Wars |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for action violence, some suggestive content, language, mild thematic material and incidental smoking. (Rating bulletin 2151, 12/15/2010) |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Anime |
| Plot point: | Academics, Dysfunctional Family |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | 76 | $1,412 | 1 | $1,412 | $1,412 | 1 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 61 | $7,701 | +445% | 2 | $3,851 | $15,181 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 51 | $16,470 | +114% | 14 | $1,176 | $35,954 | 3 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 67 | $7,137 | -57% | 9 | $793 | $53,632 | 4 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 60 | $6,255 | -12% | 6 | $1,043 | $63,293 | 5 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 65 | $6,019 | -4% | 3 | $2,006 | $72,301 | 6 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 72 | $4,043 | -33% | 4 | $1,011 | $78,182 | 7 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | - | $90,112 | 438 | $206 | $168,294 | 762 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | - | $531 | 1 | $531 | $531 | 1 | ||
| Dec 25, 2010 | - | $495 | -7% | 1 | $495 | $1,026 | 2 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | - | $386 | -22% | 1 | $386 | $1,412 | 3 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | - | $2,335 | 2 | $1,168 | $4,533 | 6 | ||
| Dec 30, 2010 | - | $2,947 | +26% | 2 | $1,474 | $7,480 | 7 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | - | $1,901 | -35% | +258% | 2 | $951 | $9,381 | 8 |
| Jan 1, 2011 | - | $3,222 | +69% | +551% | 2 | $1,611 | $12,603 | 9 |
| Jan 2, 2011 | - | $3,020 | -6% | +682% | 2 | $1,510 | $15,623 | 10 |
| Jan 3, 2011 | - | $1,522 | -50% | 2 | $761 | $17,145 | 11 | |
| Jan 4, 2011 | - | $1,557 | +2% | 2 | $779 | $18,702 | 12 | |
| Jan 5, 2011 | - | $302 | -81% | -87% | 2 | $151 | $19,004 | 13 |
| Jan 6, 2011 | - | $481 | +59% | -84% | 2 | $241 | $19,484 | 14 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | - | $4,700 | +877% | +147% | 14 | $336 | $24,184 | 15 |
| Jan 8, 2011 | - | $6,584 | +40% | +104% | 14 | $470 | $30,768 | 16 |
| Jan 9, 2011 | - | $5,186 | -21% | +72% | 14 | $370 | $35,954 | 17 |
| Jan 10, 2011 | - | $2,396 | -54% | +57% | 14 | $171 | $38,350 | 18 |
| Jan 11, 2011 | - | $3,284 | +37% | +111% | 14 | $235 | $41,634 | 19 |
| Jan 12, 2011 | - | $1,999 | -39% | +562% | 14 | $143 | $43,633 | 20 |
| Jan 13, 2011 | - | $2,862 | +43% | +495% | 14 | $204 | $46,495 | 21 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | - | $2,056 | -28% | -56% | 9 | $228 | $48,551 | 22 |
| Jan 15, 2011 | - | $2,647 | +29% | -60% | 9 | $294 | $51,198 | 23 |
| Jan 16, 2011 | - | $2,434 | -8% | -53% | 9 | $270 | $53,632 | 24 |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 63 | $1,123 | -54% | -53% | 9 | $125 | $54,755 | 25 |
| Jan 18, 2011 | - | $625 | -44% | -81% | 9 | $69 | $55,380 | 26 |
| Jan 19, 2011 | - | $881 | +41% | -56% | 9 | $98 | $56,261 | 27 |
| Jan 20, 2011 | - | $777 | -12% | -73% | 9 | $86 | $57,038 | 28 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | - | $1,396 | +80% | -32% | 6 | $233 | $58,434 | 29 |
| Jan 22, 2011 | - | $2,984 | +114% | +13% | 6 | $497 | $61,418 | 30 |
| Jan 23, 2011 | - | $1,875 | -37% | -23% | 6 | $313 | $63,293 | 31 |
| Jan 24, 2011 | - | $426 | -77% | -62% | 6 | $71 | $63,719 | 32 |
| Jan 25, 2011 | - | $640 | +50% | +2% | 6 | $107 | $64,359 | 33 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | - | $702 | +10% | -20% | 6 | $117 | $65,061 | 34 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | - | $1,221 | +74% | +57% | 6 | $204 | $66,282 | 35 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | - | $1,950 | +60% | +40% | 3 | $650 | $68,232 | 36 |
| Jan 29, 2011 | - | $2,639 | +35% | -12% | 3 | $880 | $70,871 | 37 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | - | $1,429 | -46% | -24% | 3 | $476 | $72,301 | 38 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | - | $294 | -79% | -31% | 3 | $98 | $72,595 | 39 |
| Feb 1, 2011 | - | $437 | +49% | -32% | 3 | $146 | $73,032 | 40 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | - | $468 | +7% | -33% | 3 | $156 | $73,500 | 41 |
| Feb 3, 2011 | - | $639 | +37% | -48% | 3 | $213 | $74,139 | 42 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | - | $817 | +28% | -58% | 4 | $204 | $74,956 | 43 |
| Feb 5, 2011 | - | $2,088 | +156% | -21% | 4 | $522 | $77,044 | 44 |
| Feb 6, 2011 | - | $1,138 | -45% | -20% | 4 | $285 | $78,182 | 45 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | - | $90,112 | 438 | $206 | $168,294 | 5,330 | ||
| Jul 28, 2025 | - | $79,236 | -12% | 438 | $181 | $247,530 | 5,331 | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | - | $75,917 | -4% | 438 | $173 | $323,447 | 5,332 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | 65 | $7,480 | 1 | $7,480 | $7,480 | 1 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 62 | $12,005 | +60% | 2 | $6,003 | $19,484 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 50 | $27,011 | +125% | 14 | $1,929 | $46,495 | 3 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 67 | $10,543 | -61% | 9 | $1,171 | $57,038 | 4 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 65 | $9,244 | -12% | 6 | $1,541 | $66,282 | 5 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 66 | $7,857 | -15% | 3 | $2,619 | $74,139 | 6 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 78 | $4,043 | -49% | 4 | $1,011 | $78,182 | 7 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 19 | $245,265 | 438 | $560 | $323,447 | 762 |
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
Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,412 (0.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 30.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/438 max. theaters, 1.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $363,250 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 24th, 2010 (Limited) by GKIDS, released as Summer Wars July 27th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by GKIDS, released as Summer Wars 4K |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2009 (Wide), released as Samâ uôzu (South Korea)
July 14th, 2025 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (Летние войны) (Russia (CIS)) August 3rd, 2025 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (4k Re-Release) (United Kingdom) January 15th, 2026 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (4K) (Australia) January 15th, 2026 (Limited), released as Summer Wars (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | February 15th, 2011 by Funimation Productions, released as Summer Wars |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for action violence, some suggestive content, language, mild thematic material and incidental smoking. (Rating bulletin 2151, 12/15/2010) |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Anime |
| Plot point: | Academics, Dysfunctional Family |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Languages: | Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | 76 | $1,412 | 1 | $1,412 | $1,412 | 1 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 61 | $7,701 | +445% | 2 | $3,851 | $15,181 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 51 | $16,470 | +114% | 14 | $1,176 | $35,954 | 3 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 67 | $7,137 | -57% | 9 | $793 | $53,632 | 4 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 60 | $6,255 | -12% | 6 | $1,043 | $63,293 | 5 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 65 | $6,019 | -4% | 3 | $2,006 | $72,301 | 6 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 72 | $4,043 | -33% | 4 | $1,011 | $78,182 | 7 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | - | $90,112 | 438 | $206 | $168,294 | 762 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | - | $531 | 1 | $531 | $531 | 1 | ||
| Dec 25, 2010 | - | $495 | -7% | 1 | $495 | $1,026 | 2 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | - | $386 | -22% | 1 | $386 | $1,412 | 3 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | - | $2,335 | 2 | $1,168 | $4,533 | 6 | ||
| Dec 30, 2010 | - | $2,947 | +26% | 2 | $1,474 | $7,480 | 7 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | - | $1,901 | -35% | +258% | 2 | $951 | $9,381 | 8 |
| Jan 1, 2011 | - | $3,222 | +69% | +551% | 2 | $1,611 | $12,603 | 9 |
| Jan 2, 2011 | - | $3,020 | -6% | +682% | 2 | $1,510 | $15,623 | 10 |
| Jan 3, 2011 | - | $1,522 | -50% | 2 | $761 | $17,145 | 11 | |
| Jan 4, 2011 | - | $1,557 | +2% | 2 | $779 | $18,702 | 12 | |
| Jan 5, 2011 | - | $302 | -81% | -87% | 2 | $151 | $19,004 | 13 |
| Jan 6, 2011 | - | $481 | +59% | -84% | 2 | $241 | $19,484 | 14 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | - | $4,700 | +877% | +147% | 14 | $336 | $24,184 | 15 |
| Jan 8, 2011 | - | $6,584 | +40% | +104% | 14 | $470 | $30,768 | 16 |
| Jan 9, 2011 | - | $5,186 | -21% | +72% | 14 | $370 | $35,954 | 17 |
| Jan 10, 2011 | - | $2,396 | -54% | +57% | 14 | $171 | $38,350 | 18 |
| Jan 11, 2011 | - | $3,284 | +37% | +111% | 14 | $235 | $41,634 | 19 |
| Jan 12, 2011 | - | $1,999 | -39% | +562% | 14 | $143 | $43,633 | 20 |
| Jan 13, 2011 | - | $2,862 | +43% | +495% | 14 | $204 | $46,495 | 21 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | - | $2,056 | -28% | -56% | 9 | $228 | $48,551 | 22 |
| Jan 15, 2011 | - | $2,647 | +29% | -60% | 9 | $294 | $51,198 | 23 |
| Jan 16, 2011 | - | $2,434 | -8% | -53% | 9 | $270 | $53,632 | 24 |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 63 | $1,123 | -54% | -53% | 9 | $125 | $54,755 | 25 |
| Jan 18, 2011 | - | $625 | -44% | -81% | 9 | $69 | $55,380 | 26 |
| Jan 19, 2011 | - | $881 | +41% | -56% | 9 | $98 | $56,261 | 27 |
| Jan 20, 2011 | - | $777 | -12% | -73% | 9 | $86 | $57,038 | 28 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | - | $1,396 | +80% | -32% | 6 | $233 | $58,434 | 29 |
| Jan 22, 2011 | - | $2,984 | +114% | +13% | 6 | $497 | $61,418 | 30 |
| Jan 23, 2011 | - | $1,875 | -37% | -23% | 6 | $313 | $63,293 | 31 |
| Jan 24, 2011 | - | $426 | -77% | -62% | 6 | $71 | $63,719 | 32 |
| Jan 25, 2011 | - | $640 | +50% | +2% | 6 | $107 | $64,359 | 33 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | - | $702 | +10% | -20% | 6 | $117 | $65,061 | 34 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | - | $1,221 | +74% | +57% | 6 | $204 | $66,282 | 35 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | - | $1,950 | +60% | +40% | 3 | $650 | $68,232 | 36 |
| Jan 29, 2011 | - | $2,639 | +35% | -12% | 3 | $880 | $70,871 | 37 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | - | $1,429 | -46% | -24% | 3 | $476 | $72,301 | 38 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | - | $294 | -79% | -31% | 3 | $98 | $72,595 | 39 |
| Feb 1, 2011 | - | $437 | +49% | -32% | 3 | $146 | $73,032 | 40 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | - | $468 | +7% | -33% | 3 | $156 | $73,500 | 41 |
| Feb 3, 2011 | - | $639 | +37% | -48% | 3 | $213 | $74,139 | 42 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | - | $817 | +28% | -58% | 4 | $204 | $74,956 | 43 |
| Feb 5, 2011 | - | $2,088 | +156% | -21% | 4 | $522 | $77,044 | 44 |
| Feb 6, 2011 | - | $1,138 | -45% | -20% | 4 | $285 | $78,182 | 45 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | - | $90,112 | 438 | $206 | $168,294 | 5,330 | ||
| Jul 28, 2025 | - | $79,236 | -12% | 438 | $181 | $247,530 | 5,331 | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | - | $75,917 | -4% | 438 | $173 | $323,447 | 5,332 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2010 | 65 | $7,480 | 1 | $7,480 | $7,480 | 1 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 62 | $12,005 | +60% | 2 | $6,003 | $19,484 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 50 | $27,011 | +125% | 14 | $1,929 | $46,495 | 3 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 67 | $10,543 | -61% | 9 | $1,171 | $57,038 | 4 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 65 | $9,244 | -12% | 6 | $1,541 | $66,282 | 5 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 66 | $7,857 | -15% | 3 | $2,619 | $74,139 | 6 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 78 | $4,043 | -49% | 4 | $1,011 | $78,182 | 7 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 19 | $245,265 | 438 | $560 | $323,447 | 762 |
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.