Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero box office: $86.6 million worldwide
The 2022 Dragon Ball film had a stronger North American run than Japanese run, unusual for a Toei anime release.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero grossed $86.6 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. North America contributed $38.1 million, Japan contributed $18.5 million, and other international markets contributed $30.0 million. The film opened in Japan on June 11, 2022 and in North America on August 19, 2022. These figures are theatrical gross, not distributor revenue or profit.
How much did Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero earn worldwide?
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero grossed $86.6 million worldwide. Box Office Mojo classifies $38.1 million as domestic, meaning the United States and Canada, and $48.5 million as international.
Japan contributed $18.5 million, or roughly 21% of the worldwide total. Mexico was the largest individual territory outside Japan and North America at $8.0 million, followed by Australia at $1.0 million and the United Kingdom at $1.2 million.
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero box office by territory. Source: Box Office Mojo.| Territory | Gross | Share of worldwide |
|---|
| North America | $38.1M | 44.0% |
| Japan | $18.5M | 21.4% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Worldwide | $86.6M | 100% |
When did Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero release in major markets?
The film opened in Japan on June 11, 2022. It expanded to North America on August 19, 2022, with the United Kingdom and Australia opening the same weekend.
Latin America followed in mid-August 2022, including Mexico on August 18, 2022 and Argentina, Colombia, and Peru on the same day. The staggered rollout allowed Crunchyroll and Sony to concentrate marketing spend in each region.
Why did North America outgross Japan?
Dragon Ball has an unusually large North American fan base for an anime franchise. The film's $38.1 million domestic total was more than double its Japanese total, a reversal of the typical pattern for Toei anime films.
The North American release also had a wide theatrical footprint and strong opening weekend of $21.1 million. By contrast, the Japanese opening was $5.0 million and the film faced local competition during the summer season.
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 Super Hero compare to Dragon Ball Super: Broly?
Super Hero's $86.6 million worldwide total was lower than Broly's $115.8 million. North America was stronger for Super Hero, but Japan and several international markets were smaller.
The comparison is useful for understanding franchise geography. Super Hero confirmed that North America is now Dragon Ball's largest theatrical market, while Broly had a more balanced global split.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero make worldwide?
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero grossed $86.6 million worldwide, with North America contributing $38.1 million and Japan contributing $18.5 million.
When did Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero release in Japan and North America?
The film opened in Japan on June 11, 2022 and in North America on August 19, 2022.
Did Super Hero outgross Broly?
No. Super Hero grossed $86.6 million worldwide, while Dragon Ball Super: Broly grossed $115.8 million. Super Hero did outperform Broly in North America.
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: Super Hero, Box Office Mojo. Worldwide, domestic, and international grosses plus territory-level breakdown as of August 2026.
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, The Numbers. Alternative box office tracker with release dates, opening weekend, and additional territory details as of August 2026.