Dragon Ball Super: Broly box office: $115.8 million worldwide
The 2018 Dragon Ball film outgrossed Super Hero worldwide and showed strong performance in both Japan and North America.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: Dragon Ball Super: Broly grossed $115.8 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. North America contributed $30.7 million, Japan contributed $34.6 million, and other international markets contributed $50.5 million. The film opened in Japan on December 15, 2018 and in North America on January 16, 2019. These are theatrical gross figures.
How much did Dragon Ball Super: Broly earn worldwide?
Dragon Ball Super: Broly grossed $115.8 million worldwide. Box Office Mojo records $30.7 million as domestic, meaning the United States and Canada, and $85.0 million as international.
Japan was the single largest territory at $34.6 million. Other significant markets included Mexico at $10.5 million, Brazil at $4.4 million, and China at $4.6 million.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly box office by territory. Source: Box Office Mojo.| Territory | Gross | Share of worldwide |
|---|
| Japan | $34.6M | 29.9% |
| North America | $30.7M | 26.5% |
| Mexico | $10.5M | 9.1% |
| China | $4.6M | 4.0% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 3.8% |
| Worldwide | $115.8M | 100% |
When did Dragon Ball Super: Broly release in major markets?
The film opened in Japan on December 15, 2018. It expanded to North America on January 16, 2019, with a $9.8 million opening day.
Latin America opened in early 2019, with Mexico on January 11, 2019 and Brazil on December 27, 2018. China opened later, on May 24, 2019, contributing $4.6 million.
How was the global split different from other Toei anime films?
Broly had a relatively balanced split between Japan and North America. Japan supplied $34.6 million and North America supplied $30.7 million, meaning neither market dominated the total.
Latin America was also unusually strong. Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador combined for roughly $27 million. That geographic breadth is rare for an anime theatrical release.
Gross type definition: All figures in this article are theatrical box office gross, meaning total ticket revenue. They do not represent distributor revenue, studio profit, or the amount returned to Toei Animation and the production committee after exhibitors and local distributors take their shares.
How does Broly compare to Super Hero?
Broly's $115.8 million worldwide total exceeded Super Hero's $86.6 million. Broly was stronger in Japan, Latin America, and China, while Super Hero was stronger in North America.
The comparison shows that Dragon Ball theatrical performance varies significantly by film and release timing, even within the same franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Dragon Ball Super: Broly make worldwide?
Dragon Ball Super: Broly grossed $115.8 million worldwide, with Japan contributing $34.6 million and North America contributing $30.7 million.
When did Dragon Ball Super: Broly release in Japan and North America?
The film opened in Japan on December 15, 2018 and in North America on January 16, 2019.
Did Broly outgross Super Hero?
Yes. Broly grossed $115.8 million worldwide compared with Super Hero's $86.6 million.
Are these box office numbers the same as Toei Animation revenue?
No. Box office gross is total ticket revenue. The amount returning to Toei Animation and other rights holders is lower after exhibitors, distributors, and marketing costs are deducted.
Sources and methodology
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Box Office Mojo. Worldwide, domestic, and international grosses plus territory-level breakdown as of August 2026.
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly, The Numbers. Alternative box office tracker with release dates, opening weekend, and additional territory details as of August 2026.