Jujutsu Kaisen 0 box office: how the prequel performed worldwide
The Jujutsu Kaisen 0 prequel film opened in Japan in December 2021 and rolled out worldwide through Crunchyroll and other distributors.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 grossed $166.4 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. Japan contributed $108.2 million, North America contributed $34.5 million, and other international markets contributed $23.7 million. The film opened in Japan on December 24, 2021 and in North America on March 18, 2022. These figures represent theatrical box office gross, not distributor revenue or profit.
How much did Jujutsu Kaisen 0 earn worldwide?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 grossed $166.4 million at the worldwide box office. Box Office Mojo classifies $34.5 million as domestic, which for this release means the United States and Canada, and $131.9 million as international.
Japan was the single largest territory. The film earned $108.2 million there, accounting for roughly 65% of the worldwide total. Other significant markets included South Korea at $4.9 million, France at $4.0 million, and Australia at $1.6 million.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 box office by territory. Source: Box Office Mojo.| Territory | Gross | Share of worldwide |
|---|
| Japan | $108.2M | 65.0% |
| North America | $34.5M | 20.8% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| France | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 1.0% |
| Worldwide | $166.4M | 100% |
When did Jujutsu Kaisen 0 release in major markets?
The film opened in Japan on December 24, 2021. It expanded internationally in early 2022, with releases in France on March 9, 2022, the United Kingdom on March 18, 2022, and North America on March 18, 2022.
Latin America and additional Asia Pacific markets followed through the spring. Mexico opened on March 25, 2022 and Hong Kong opened on May 19, 2022. The staggered rollout is typical for anime films, which often debut in Japan before overseas distributors build a wider campaign.
How did Japan compare with international markets?
Japan dominated the theatrical gross. The $108.2 million Japanese total was more than three times the North American total and larger than all other international markets combined.
That pattern reflects the film's source material strength at home and the relatively smaller but significant overseas fan base. International box office still added $58.2 million, enough to push the worldwide total past $166 million.
Gross type definition: All figures in this article are theatrical box office gross, meaning the total price paid for tickets. They do not represent distributor revenue, studio profit, or returns to the production committee after exhibitors and local distributors take their shares.
What do these numbers not show?
Box office gross does not reveal how much MAPPA, Shueisha, or the production committee earned. The theatrical gross is the top-line consumer spend, not the amount that flows back to rights holders.
The published territory breakdown also does not capture streaming revenue, home video sales, or merchandise income generated by the film's release. Those revenue streams are typically disclosed only in aggregate studio reports, if at all.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Jujutsu Kaisen 0 make worldwide?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 grossed $166.4 million worldwide, with Japan contributing $108.2 million and North America contributing $34.5 million.
When did Jujutsu Kaisen 0 release in Japan and North America?
The film opened in Japan on December 24, 2021 and in North America on March 18, 2022.
What was Jujutsu Kaisen 0's biggest international market outside Japan?
North America was the largest market outside Japan at $34.5 million, followed by South Korea at $4.9 million and France at $4.0 million.
Are these box office numbers the same as studio profit?
No. Box office gross is the total ticket revenue. Distributors, exhibitors, and local partners take shares before any money returns to the production committee or rights holders.
Sources and methodology
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Box Office Mojo. Worldwide, domestic, and international grosses plus territory-level breakdown as of August 2026.
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0, The Numbers. Alternative box office tracker with release dates, opening weekend, and additional territory details as of August 2026.