Spirited Away box office
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away remains one of the highest-grossing anime films, supported by decades of re-releases and strong Asian markets.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: Spirited Away has grossed $360,796,648 worldwide across all tracked releases per Box Office Mojo as of August 2026. Domestic receipts from the U.S. and Canada total $14,821,254, while international markets contribute $345,695,278. Japan is the largest territory at $238,220,330, and China's 2019 re-release added $69,010,962. The Numbers reports a higher worldwide total of $395,802,070, reflecting broader international coverage.
How much has Spirited Away grossed?
Box Office Mojo's 'All Releases' total for Spirited Away is $360,796,648. The original release, which ran from July 27, 2001 to January 1, 2026 across 22 markets, accounted for $274,925,095.
Subsequent re-releases added roughly $86 million. The largest single addition was the 2018 re-release in domestic and Chinese markets, which grossed $70,186,029. A 2017 domestic re-release added $1,196,791, and Studio Ghibli Fest events added several million more.
Top territories by gross
Japan leads with $238,220,330. China's 2019 re-release is second with $69,010,962. The U.S. and Canada total $14,821,254 across multiple releases, and South Korea contributes $11,382,770.
The Numbers gives a higher Japan total of $304,000,000 and international total of $385,752,184, which pushes its worldwide figure to $395,802,070. The gap is largely in how each tracker counts older and re-release grosses.
Top territories for Spirited Away per Box Office Mojo.| Territory | Lifetime gross |
|---|
| Japan | $238,220,330 |
| China | $69,010,962 |
| U.S. and Canada | $14,821,254 |
| South Korea | $11,382,770 |
| France | $6,326,294 |
| Germany | $1,981,457 |
Release timeline and re-releases
Spirited Away premiered in Japan on July 27, 2001. It opened in the U.S. on September 20, 2002, distributed by Walt Disney, and in Australia in December 2002.
Major re-releases included a 2017 domestic run, a 2018 run that included China, a 2019 domestic and EMEA re-release, and annual Studio Ghibli Fest screenings through 2026. Each re-release added to the cumulative total.
The role of re-releases and anniversary events
Spirited Away's theatrical total is a product of longevity as much as initial demand. The original Japanese release was already a record, but the 2018 and 2019 re-releases, particularly in China, introduced the film to new audiences and added tens of millions of dollars.
This pattern is common for Studio Ghibli titles. Event screenings and anniversary re-releases can keep a film's box office growing for decades after its debut.
Why totals vary by source
Box Office Mojo and The Numbers report different worldwide totals because they use different historical data sources and re-release inclusion rules. Box Office Mojo lists $360.8 million across tracked releases, while The Numbers lists $395.8 million.
Both figures are reported theatrical gross receipts, not distributor revenue. When citing either number, it is important to name the source and date.
Gross type note: Box Office Mojo's 'worldwide' figure is the sum of reported theatrical gross receipts in domestic (U.S. and Canada) and international markets. It is not the amount returned to distributors or studios.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spirited Away's worldwide box office?
Box Office Mojo reports $360,796,648 across all tracked releases. The Numbers reports $395,802,070.
When was Spirited Away released in Japan?
It premiered in Japan on July 27, 2001.
Which country grossed the most?
Japan, with $238,220,330 per Box Office Mojo. The Numbers also ranks Japan first at $304,000,000.
Did re-releases add much to the total?
Yes. The original release was $274.9 million, and subsequent re-releases added roughly $86 million per Box Office Mojo.