The Boy and the Heron box office
Hayao Miyazaki's return to feature animation was a commercial success worldwide, with China contributing more than any single market.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: The Boy and the Heron has grossed $295,769,241 worldwide per Box Office Mojo as of August 2026. Domestic receipts from the U.S. and Canada total $47,343,204, and international markets contribute $248,426,037. China leads all territories with $108,887,000, followed by Japan at $60,711,168 and the U.S. and Canada at $47,343,204. The Numbers reports a comparable international total of $246,089,696 and domestic total of $46,832,867 for the original release.
How much did The Boy and the Heron gross?
Box Office Mojo lists the worldwide gross for The Boy and the Heron at $295,769,241. The U.S. and Canada account for $47,343,204, or 16% of the total, while international markets supply $248,426,037, or 84%.
The Numbers reports an international total of $246,089,696 and a domestic total of $46,832,867, close to Box Office Mojo's original-release domestic figure. The small gap reflects later limited re-releases tracked by Box Office Mojo.
Top territories by gross
China is the largest territory with $108,887,000. Japan is second with $60,711,168, and the U.S. and Canada are third with $47,343,204. Russia and the CIS, South Korea, and Mexico also rank highly.
The film's strength in China is notable because the market opened later than Japan and North America. Its performance there pushed the worldwide total well past the $250 million mark.
Top territories for The Boy and the Heron per Box Office Mojo.| Territory | Gross |
|---|
| China | $108,887,000 |
| Japan | $60,711,168 |
| U.S. and Canada | $47,343,204 |
| Russia/CIS | $17,638,929 |
| South Korea | $14,935,224 |
| Mexico | $3,664,847 |
Release timeline
The Boy and the Heron premiered in Japan on July 14, 2023. It expanded to South Korea on October 25, 2023, Spain and Turkey on October 27, 2023, France on November 1, 2023, and the U.S. and Canada on December 8, 2023.
China opened on April 3, 2024 and became the top-grossing territory. Limited Studio Ghibli Fest re-releases in 2025 and 2026 added small amounts to the domestic total.
How it performed in North America
The Boy and the Heron opened in the U.S. and Canada on December 8, 2023 with $13,011,722 in its first weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. The film's final domestic total reached $47,343,204.
For a non-English animated film, the domestic performance was strong. It ranked first at the North American box office during its opening weekend.
What the gross tells us
The Boy and the Heron's $295.8 million total shows that Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki remain major theatrical draws internationally. China and Japan together account for more than half of the worldwide gross.
North America's contribution, while smaller in percentage terms, was still one of the strongest domestic runs for a non-English animated feature. The film's commercial success came without the franchise awareness that drives many anime blockbusters.
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 The Boy and the Heron's worldwide box office?
$295,769,241 per Box Office Mojo as of August 2026.
When did The Boy and the Heron release in Japan?
It premiered in Japan on July 14, 2023.
Which territory grossed the most?
China, with $108,887,000 per Box Office Mojo.
How much did it open with in the U.S. and Canada?
The opening weekend was $13,011,722 per Box Office Mojo.